Qing dynasty (1644-1912), likely Kangxi period (1662-1722), a large temple jar hand painted in underglaze blue with lotus and scrolling vine decoration, lappet bands around the neck and above foot rim, a ruyi motif band encircles the shoulder of jar, unglazed to underside.

19 1/2 in., 16 in. diameter

Private Collection, Wilmington, North Carolina

A tight hairline cracks to rim; one small chip to rim; small drilled hole to underside with hairline crack extending outwards in both directions; interior bottom has evidence of repair and restoration to hairline.

$500 - 1,000