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         A FAHUA ‘PEACOCK’ JAR AND COVER
         MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
         The jar is crisply decorated with moulded and thread appliqués in
         slip to depict two peacocks in a garden separated by ornamental
         rocks and peony sprays, below a cloud collar around the shoulder
         and above petal lappets around the foot, both enclosing lotus
         blooms. The neck is further decorated with detached cloud
         scrolls and the interior is applied with green enamel.  The cover
         is decorated with a lychee and floral spray, surmounted by a bud-
         shaped finial.
         16 ƒ in. (42 cm.) overall height
         HK$300,000-500,000      US$39,000-65,000
         Compare a fahua jar similarly decorated with peacock
         and peonies, formerly in the J.T. Tai Collection, sold
         at Sotheby’s New York, 22 March 2011, lot 95.


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