Lot 96. A large blue and white jar, Wanli period (1573-1619); 151⁄4 in. (38.7 cm.) high. Estimate USD 3,000 - USD 5,000. Price Realised USD 4,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2020

The heavily potted jar is decorated with birds amidst ‘The Three Friends of Winter’ and rocks, between borders of ruyi heads and stylized lappets.

Property from the Collection of Lenora and Walter F. Brown.

Provenance: Laurin Guilloux, Paris, 29 June 1980, lot 14.
The Lenora and Walter F. Brown Collection, San Antonio, Texas.

Christie's. Art of China. Including Property from the Irving Collection, 18 Nov - 9 Dec 2020