A LARGE LID JAR WITH BLUE AND WHITE FISH AND...

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Lot number438
Estimate8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
AuctionSep Premier Antique & Collectibles II
DateSeptember 20, 2026 at 1:53 AM EDT
Auction houseYakon Auctions
LocationGermantown, Maryland

ALGAE PATTERNS OF THE MING DYNASTY. <br>Height:36cm (14.17in) , Diameter:30cm (11.81in) This large jar has wide mouth, full shoulder, swelling belly and tapering lower body, paired with a lotus?leaf?shaped cover surmounted by a jewel?form knob. The cover is fully painted with fish and aquatic plants. Ruyi?lappet band encircles the shoulder, and rolling sea?wave pattern decorates the foot. The main body presents panoramic fish?and?lotus scene: several fish swim freely among luxuriant lotus leaves, blossoms and water weeds. Fish symbolize surplus and prosperity, conveying auspicious meaning of continuous abundance. The cobalt blue exhibits rich vibrant tone, rendered in bold fluent lines with dense yet well?organized composition. It has unglazed sandy base with yellowish?toned body, solid clay, and aged stains and patina along foot rim from long?term transmission. Complete with original cover, this is an important surviving Ming blue?and?white fish?theme vessel.<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 docume

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