Lot 2142. A blue and white porcelain 'Shou' character jar, Ming dynasty, Wanli six-character mark and of the period (1573-1620). Estimate US$ 25,000 - 35,000 (€24,000 - 33,000). Photo: Bonhams.

Of ovoid form with a high shoulder, the curving walls painted in underglaze blue with the three friends of winter, pine, bamboo and prunus, the foliage sprouting from stylized shou-character-form trunks, the short, straight neck painted with upright banana leaves. 9 1/4in (23.5cm) high

Provenance: Christie's, New York, 16 September 1998, sale 8966, lot 365
Formerly in the Jingguantang Collection

Note: A closely related jar was sold at Christie's, London, 10 May 2011, sale 7964, lot 259. 

Bonhams. CHINESE WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS, 13 Mar 2017, 12:00 EDT, NEW YORK