Great Ming Wanli Period Blue and White Porcelain Jar with Dragon and Phoenix Design, Ming Dynasty (Late 16th Century)

拍品描述

Dimensions: Height 33 cm (approximately 13 inches, approximately 1.08 ft), Mouth Diameter 8.5 cm (approximately 3.35 inches, approximately 0.28 ft); 16th Century Condition and Provenance: The jar is in good overall condition, with a complete form and naturally preserved glaze surface. Minor age-related wear and firing characteristics are visible, consistent with a Ming dynasty porcelain vessel of this period. Provenance: Private Collection, Texas, USADescription: This Great Ming Wanli period blue and white porcelain jar represents the refined decorative style of late Ming dynasty ceramic production. The vessel features a beautifully painted dragon and phoenix design, with the dragon moving through swirling clouds and the phoenix depicted in an elegant posture, symbolizing imperial authority, harmony, prosperity, and good fortune. The rich cobalt blue decoration shows strong depth and balance, while the intricate cloud motifs and carefully executed lines highlight the advanced craftsmanship of the Wanli period. With its impressive form and auspicious imperial imagery, this jar is a fine example of late Ming blue and white porcelain and reflects the sophisticated taste of the Ming court aesthetic.

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