A MING DYNASTY JIAJING BLUE AND WHITE COVER JAR...

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Lot number155
Estimate4,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
AuctionSep Premier Antique & Collectibles II
DateSeptember 20, 2026 at 1:53 AM EDT
Auction houseYakon Auctions
LocationGermantown, Maryland

WITH THE PICTURE OF A HUNDRED CHILDREN PLAYING. <br>Height:15cm (5.91in) , Diameter:15cm (5.91in) A robust covered jar of Jiajing reign. It has short straight mouth, full shoulder, rounded body tapering towards base, topped with a cover surmounted by pearl?shaped knob. The cover is painted with boys?at?play scene, bordered by ruyi?cloud scrolls. The jar body is richly decorated in underglaze blue with hundred?boys motif set within garden landscape of pine trees, scholar?rocks and flowers. Numerous children are depicted playing games, holding blossoms and chasing one another with varied lively postures. The cobalt pigment renders rich saturated blue tone against white porcelain ground with dense detailed brushwork. The base bears six?character regular script mark ??Da Ming Jia Jing Nian Zhi?? within double circle, above sandy foot ring. It stands as a fine representative blue?and?white vessel of Ming Jiajing with classic children?subject decoration.<br><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. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentation.<br>

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