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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 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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