A LARGE BOWL OF THE MING JIAJING FIVE-COLOR...

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Lot number204
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

BABY PLAY PICTURE. <br>Height:23cm (9.06in) , Diameter:30cm (11.81in) A large official?ware wucai bowl of Jiajing reign, with flared rim, curved wall and substantial foot, generous and imposing in dimension. The exterior fully painted with continuous garden scene of boys?at?play. Numerous children frolic among railings, scholar??s rocks and flowering plants, holding vases, banners and various toys, rendered with lively facial expressions. Robust palette of red, green and yellow enamels adorn costumes and landscape details. Rim decorated with polychrome border bands; interior painted in underglaze?blue with ??Three Friends of Winter?? (pine, bamboo, plum) . Lower body encircled by wucai lotus?petal frieze. White glazed base bears double?ring underglaze?blue script mark ??Da?Ming Jia?Jing Nian?Zhi??. Boys?at?play wucai represents iconic late?Ming imperial porcelain; large intact examples are quite scarce.<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

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