A Small Blue And White 'floral' Jarlet
YONGZHENG SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1723-1735)
This small blue and white porcelain jarlet dates to the Yongzheng period (1723–1735) of the Qing Dynasty and bears the emperor's six-character reign mark in underglaze blue within a double circle on its base, indicating it was produced during his rule. The vessel exemplifies the refined aesthetic and technical mastery characteristic of Yongzheng porcelain, featuring delicate floral decoration painted in cobalt blue beneath a clear glaze. Such marked pieces were typically produced for the imperial court and represent the height of Chinese ceramic craftsmanship during this era of consolidation and artistic refinement.
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Notes
LOT ESSAY The striking geometric decoration of this jar is derived from Middle Eastern textile and metalwork motifs that were first incorporated into Chinese blue‑and‑white porcelain during the Yongle period (1403–1424). Comparable designs appear on cylindrical albarello‑shaped jars and moonflasks produced at the imperial kilns at this time. A Yongle jar and cover from the Qing Court Collection is published in Geng Baochang, ed., Early Ming Blue‑and‑White Porcelain in the Palace Museum, Beijing, 2002, vol. 1, pl. 22. The enduring appeal of this exotic aesthetic is reflected in Qing interpretations, such as on the present jar. For a Yongzheng-marked example (10.3 cm. high), see ibid., vol, 2, pl. 193. A Yongzheng‑marked jarlet of similar design but of smaller size (3 cm.), was sold at Christie’s New York, 12 September 2018, lot 147.
🔨 Auction Lot
Important Chinese Art
March 26, 2026
Estimate: $18,000 – $25,000
Sold: $11,430
Lot 652
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