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A ‘SWEET-WHITE’ INCISED ‘LOTUS’ JAR 明十五至十六世紀 甜白釉暗刻蓮紋罐
MING DYNASTY, 15TH – 16TH CENTURY
the baluster body rising from a countersunk base to a broad
rounded shoulder and surmounted by a short tapering neck,
the exterior incised with undulating scrolls issuing lotus
blooms and curling leaves, above an upright lappet border
encircling the foot, applied evenly overall with an unctuous and
opaque ‘sweet-white’ glaze
21.4 cm, 8⅜ in.
HK$ 200,000-300,000
US$ 25,800-38,700
IMPORTANT CHINESE ART 237
