LOT 0219 MING BLUE & WHITE WRAPPED FLORAL GENERAL …
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Chinese Ming Dynasty Period, blue & white wrapped floral motif porcelain general helmet jar. The Finest Chinese porcelain potted in helmet jar shape, large and having thick and tall potted body, sturdily potted in a bulbous body, slight big on the shoulder, ovoid belly gently tapered on short neck toward opening mouth prominent, with straight opening lip, with helmet dome lid with finial bud, and raised on wide splayed round foot base. All reserved in hand painting ornamentations, rendered in clean white under glazed ground color which contrast against the cobalt blue fine color. The main belly and the dome lid adorned with abundant coin medallion describe of archaic shou calligraphy, among scrolling interlocking tendril, banded with geometric pattern on the neck and scrolling interlocking ruyi clouds on the foot base rim. Each section enclosed and banded with double fine rings. Three of the most important goals in life in Chinese traditional thought are the propitious blessings of happiness, professional success or prosperity, and longevity . These are visually represented by the three "star gods" of the same names, commonly depicted as three male figurines Shou is instantly recognizable. Longevity is commonly recognized as one of the Five Blessings - longevity, wealth, health, love of virtue, a peaceful death of Chinese belief. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous, the shape is uniformly proportioned. Mark on under base, a vertical six under glazed blue script characters reign mark, enclosed within double fine rings, Jiajing Reign Period of Great Ming Dynasty. Dimensions: 14.625"L x 19.5"H PROVENANCE: From private collection of Joseph (Joe) M. Adam, 1931-2017, Myrtle Beach with his loving wife Adelia.
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