QING DYNASTY BLUE AND WHITE COURTYARD LADY...

Updated August 16, 2026

PICTURE GENERAL JAR. <br>H:26cm W:17cm Classic blue-and-white general jar with original pearl knob lid, featuring straight neck, full shoulders, plump tapering belly and flared ring foot, a mainstream decorative porcelain shape of Ming and Qing dynasties. The lid is painted with cloud motifs, while the neck is decorated with folded peony branches. The main body displays a continuous scene of ancient ladies in a garden courtyard, several women in traditional robes playing qin, holding fans and reading scrolls beside railings, rockeries and plants, with gentle delicate facial rendering and soft layered cobalt blue wash. Clean white glaze covers the base, marked with double cobalt blue circles at the center, a standard civilian kiln mark. The lady motif symbolizes elegant tranquil domestic life and peaceful times. The cobalt blue pigment presents bright smooth tone with concise fluent brush lines. General jars were originally used for storage and hall display. This piece features mild clay and glaze with intact coherent painting, holding great value for Ming-Qing blue-and-white figure porcelain research, traditional lady pattern culture and antique collection.<br>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS.<br><br> Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions.<br><br> The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description.<br><br> Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value.<br><br> All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. U

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