Lo 1333. A rare incised white jar, Ming dynasty, 16th- early 17th century; 8 in. (20.3 cm.) high. Estimate USD 7,000 - USD 9,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.

The sides are incised with a broad band of lotus scroll between a band of overlapping petals below and a band of classic scroll on the neck below the lipped rim, all under a pale blue-tinted clear glaze that continues onto the interior and also covers the base, Japanese wood box.