A Large Blue And White 'Lotus' Jar. Wanli Period (1573-1620). Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2012

Of ovoid form, the jar is painted all over with foliate scrolls bearing lotus blossoms, and with a lappet border above the foot and a band of floral sprays on the waisted neck. 15¼ in. (38.5 cm.) high - Estimate $30,000 - $50,000

明萬曆 青花纏枝蓮紋罐

Provenance: Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York.
Ira and Nancy Koger Collection, Florida, before 1985. 

Notes: A similar jar, with cover, which is dated c. 1573-1620, is in the British Museum, and illustrated by J. Harrison-Hall in Ming Ceramics, London, 2001, p. 291, no. 11:34. One of three jars, without covers, is illustrated by R. Krahl in Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum Istanbul, vol. II, London, 1986, p. 738, no. 1329. 

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Part II, 13 September 2012. New York, Rockefeller Plaza