Asian Art

June 2429, 2023
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LOT 197

Lot 197

A Chinese Blue-Glazed Ewer for the Islamic Market, Jiajing Period (1522-1566)

A Chinese Blue-Glazed Ewer for the Islamic Market, Jiajing Period (1522-1566)
Lot 197 Details
A Chinese Blue-Glazed Ewer for the Islamic Market, Jiajing Period (1522-1566)

明 嘉靖 祭蓝釉执壶

Modeled after a Persian metalwork prototype, the body moulded with a raised peach-shaped panel to each side and a makara head rising to long S-shaped spout, the strap-form handle ending in a ruyi-head terminal; base with export wax seal
height 9.6 in — 24.5 cm

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $3,382.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Chinese Blue-Glazed Ewer for the Islamic Market, Jiajing Period (1522-1566)
  • A Chinese Blue-Glazed Ewer for the Islamic Market, Jiajing Period (1522-1566)
  • A Chinese Blue-Glazed Ewer for the Islamic Market, Jiajing Period (1522-1566)
  • A Chinese Blue-Glazed Ewer for the Islamic Market, Jiajing Period (1522-1566)
  • A Chinese Blue-Glazed Ewer for the Islamic Market, Jiajing Period (1522-1566)
  • A Chinese Blue-Glazed Ewer for the Islamic Market, Jiajing Period (1522-1566)
  • A Chinese Blue-Glazed Ewer for the Islamic Market, Jiajing Period (1522-1566)
Provenance:

Phillips London, June 18, 1999, lot 62

Note:

Accompanied by Philips London, June 18, 1999 catalogue.

Compare with examples sold at Christie's New York, June 25, 2004, lot 390; and Sotheby's Hong Kong, April 8, 2007, lot 737.

Christie's New York, June 25, 2004, lot 390
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CONDITION DETAILS

restored spout; thick 8cm hairline to one side; glaze crackling and surface scuffs expected with age; overall in good condition

LOT 197
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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