Ming Wanli Blue and White Porcelain Jar

Object Description

Chinese Ming Blue and White porcelain jar made during the reign of the Emperor Wanli at Jingdezhen
The outside is painted with a dignitary / scholar and attendant or pupil in front of a pyramid fence with rock work and bamboo in the background.
The neck is decorated with rounded cartouches in filled with peonies.in a geometric band.
Around the base below a double line there is decorated quickly drawn waves.
The reverse of the jar appears to be painted with a sea or water pattern
The base underneath has a two character script mark

Object Condition

Overall good. The expected chips to the foot rim where the kiln grit has removed and a 0.7cm hair line in the neck which appears to be under the glaze and is a firing flaw

Object Details