MING CHENGHUA BLUE AND WHITE COURTYARD FIGURE...

Updated September 15, 2026

STORY PICTURE BEAST KNOB LOTUS LEAF LID JAR. <br>Height:32cm (12.60in) , Diameter:23cm (9.06in) Wide?shouldered jar with tapering lower body and ring foot. It is fitted with a wavy?rim lotus?leaf?style cover surmounted by a mythical?beast knob. The surface is richly decorated in underglaze?blue in multiple bands: cloud scrolls on neck, banana?leaf frieze on shoulder, and stylized lotus?petal panels near foot. The main body depicts a narrative scene of scholars in a courtyard, complete with pavilions, railings, pines and rock?work. Figures are vividly portrayed within a well?composed dense composition. The cobalt blue is rich and saturated with fluid outline drawing. Base bears underglaze?blue double?square?frame six?character regular?script mark ??Da?Ming Cheng?Hua Nian?Zhi??. A large?size important Ming?dynasty blue?and?white display jar with figural narrative subject<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><br> Terms such as "attributed to," "after," "manner of," "circle of," "school o

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