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A large fahua-glazed 'immortals' jar — 明十六世紀 琺華神仙故事圖罐

A large fahua-glazed 'immortals' jar

明十六世紀 琺華神仙故事圖罐

A large Chinese porcelain jar from the 16th century Ming Dynasty featuring fahua glazing with narrative scenes of immortals. The vibrant polychrome enamel decoration exemplifies the fahua technique's characteristic style.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Arts d'Asie

December 9, 2021

Estimate: $25,000 – $35,000

Lot 26

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A large fahua-glazed 'immortals' jar, 明十六世紀 琺華神仙故事圖罐

A large Chinese porcelain jar from the 16th century Ming Dynasty featuring fahua glazing with narrative scenes of immortals. The vibrant polychrome enamel decoration exemplifies the fahua technique's characteristic style.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Decorative Jar, Immortals, Narrative Art, Ming Dynasty, Chinese Porcelain, 16th Century, Fahua Glaze