GUAN BALUSTRY JAR in sandstone and polychrome glazes, with partitioned decoration in slight fahua relief on a night blue background of fish in the lotuses, the neck surrounded by stylized clouds, the shoulder decorated with the eight Buddhist emblems in a frieze of ruyis and the base topped with stylized waves. (The old restored neck, cracks, some enamel gaps and wear and tear). China, Ming dynasty, 16th century. A FAHUA JAR, GUAN, CHINA, MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY. HIGH. 30 CM (11 13/16 IN.
)PROVENANCEFormer

collection of Dr. Thierrart,
Paris. Its sale, Millon, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 9 March 2017, lot 45.