嘉靖款 青花云龍紋玉壺春瓶 the globular tear-shaped body supported by a straight foot, narrowing to a slender neck before flaring to a wide everted mouth rim; the exterior decoration of three registers delineated by a triple ring about the shoulder and neck, dividing the main register of two striding dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst elongated clouds beneath lotus sprays and auspicious emblems; the underside bearing a six-character Jiajing mark within a double ring.Overall very good stable condition free of apparent repairs or restorations. Very minor pitting to the glaze in isolation, shelfwear to foot. Additional images available upon request.Height 12 in., 30.5 cm.