26 novembre 2019
A small blue and white 'Zhong Kui' globular jar, Ming dynasty, Wanli period (1573-1619)
Lot 66. A small blue and white 'Zhong Kui' globular jar, Ming dynasty, Wanli period (1573-1619); h. 12.3 cm, 4 7/8 in. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 HKD. Lot Sold 106,250 HKD (13,569 USD). © Sotheby's.
decorated around the body with a continuous composition of adjoined scenes, probably depicting the king of ghosts Zhong Kui engaged in various pursuits, accompanied by demon attendants, all below a band of lappets collaring the rim, the base with a four-character mark reading Wanfu youtong (May a myriad blessings be bestowed) within double circles, wood stand.
Sotheby's. Ceramics and Jades from the Collection of Sir Quo-Wei Lee, Hong Kong, 28 november 2019
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