Lot 659. A polychrome enameled jar and a cover, Jiajing mark and period (1522-1566). Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's.

of ovoid form painted on the exterior in iron-red, green, and yellow enamels, the body with two figural scenes divided by clouds, between borders of alternating red and green triangles, an abstract lappet band around the foot, the shoulder with a chrysanthemum scroll reserved against a red ground, the rim wrapped in a brass band, the base with an underglaze blue six-character mark within a double-circle, wood cover (2). Height 6 in., 15.2 cm

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 14 Mar 2017, 10:30 AM