Lot 251. A small blue and white 'melon' jar, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735); 3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000. Price realised GBP 37,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.

The body is elegantly divided into six lobes and tapers from the rounded shoulder to the foot of conforming outline. Each lobe is decorated with a fruiting leafy melon vine of varying composition.  

Provenance: Christie's London, 18 May 2012, Lot 1320.

Note: Compare a similar jar sold at Christie's New York, 13-14 September 2012, lot 1460.

A Small Blue and White 'Melon' Jar, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1736); 3½ in. (8.9 cm.) high. Sold for 92,500 USD at Christie's New York, 13 September 2012, lot 1460. © Christie's Images Ltd 2012.

Cf. my post: A Small Blue and White 'Melon' Jar, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1736)

See also a jar with a similar decoration illustrated in Imperial Perfection, The Palace Porcelain of Three Chinese Emperors, Selection From The Wang Xing Lou Collection, p. 44 & 45.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 15 May 2018 - SALE 15487