Chenghua Period Ming Dynasty Blue and White Covered Jar with Lotus Pond Pattern

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Dimensions：H.12.3cm Condition & Provenance：Original jar and cover, complete intact, no cracks or chips. Well‑preserved cobalt pigment, glossy soft glaze, natural aged patina on foot‑ring, no restoration, no chemical cleaning. From private collection of T·W, San Francisco, California, USA. Acquired in 2017, family inheritance under climate‑controlled storage, never appeared in public auction or museum exhibition. Description：This is a fine official kiln blue‑and‑white covered jar of Chenghua reign, Ming dynasty. It has contracted mouth, full rounded shoulder, plump belly and neatly trimmed foot‑ring, fitted with original flat‑top cover. Six‑character regular‑script mark “Da Ming Cheng Hua Nian Zhi” is inscribed within double underglaze‑blue circles on base in elegant official‑kiln calligraphy. The cover rim is decorated with orderly plum‑blossom motifs, while cover top is painted with sea‑wave patterns. The main body is fully decorated with continuous lotus‑pond scene, featuring blooming lotus flowers, seed‑pods, leaves and water weeds in varied poses. The lower part near foot is encircled by surging ocean waves. Painted with typical local equal‑blue cobalt material, the porcelain presents soft muted blue tone. The drawing is delicate with fluent lines, dense yet well‑layered composition. Lotus‑pond motif symbolizes purity and harmony. Official‑kiln wares of Chenghua period are scarce. This jar boasts rounded generous shape, vivid decoration and authentic blue‑and‑white tone, representing outstanding craftsmanship of Ming Chenghua official kiln porcelain, holding remarkable cultural relic and collectible value.

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