Two wucai enameled porcelain jars. Transitional Period

Each similarly potted and painted with a vertical stiff-leaf band at the neck, underglaze blue 'cracked ice' pattern on the shoulder, a pheasant standing on a garden rock surrounded by seasonal blooms around the body and an unglazed base, one vase with two sparrows flying nearby (hairline crack to base) and the other jar with the addition of lingzhi fungus to the vegetation (chip to rim); the replacement lacquered wood covers with remains of green jadeite decoration (losses). 11 1/2in (29cm) average height. Sold for $9,600  (Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved) 

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 23 Jun 2008. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco