A Chinese Blue-Glazed Ewer for the Islamic Market, Jiajing Period (1522-1566)明 嘉靖 祭蓝釉执壶Modeled after a Persian metalwork prototype, the body moulded with a raised peach-shaped panel to each side and a makara head rising to long S-shaped spout, the strap-form handle ending in a ruyi-head terminal; base with export wax seal, height 9.6 in — 24.5 cmProvenance:Phillips London, June 18, 1999, lot 62Note:Accompanied by Philips London, June 18, 1999 catalogue.Compare with examples sold at Christie's New York, June 25, 2004, lot 390; and Sotheby's Hong Kong, April 8, 2007, lot 737.Estimate: $1,500—2,000