MING XUANDE BLUE AND WHITE ALUM RED LION AND...

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Lot number281
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

HYDRANGEA PATTERN LARGE JAR. <br>Height:20cm (7.87in) , Diameter:22cm (8.66in) Robust large jar with thick mouth rim, short neck, full broad shoulder and tapering lower body, representative form of early Ming imperial ware. Decorated in combined underglaze?blue and iron?red enamel. The main body depicts vigorous lions chasing embroidered balls amid blue?painted cloud scrolls. The rim is adorned with floral sprigs, shoulder features ruyi cloud?collar band, and the lower body encircled by upright lotus?petal border. Deep saturated cobalt?blue contrasts sharply with vivid dense iron?red pigment, executed in bold energetic brushwork. Six?character regular?script mark ??Da Ming Xuan De Nian Zhi?? within double blue circles on base. The unglazed foot?rim bears natural aged patina. Lions?and?ball is an auspicious imperial motif symbolizing joy and prosperity. This substantial polychrome jar ranks among important Xuande official porcelains. **????????** ???????????????????????????????"??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????h????????????????? ????h???????????????????????? ??????????????ô???g? ????????????????????????????????????<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

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