Blue and White Guan

Description:

Blue and White Guan Jar, China, possibly Transitional Period, compressed globular shape with a short waisted neck and rounded rim, with blurred decorations, the body decorated with a broad band of floral design between a band of ruyi and flower design around the shoulder and a band of lappets around the bottom, a band of auspicious cloud band around the neck, unglazed base, ht. 11 3/4, rim dia. 6 7/8 in.
Estimate $500-800

earth encrustations, cracking and flaking glazes, surface scratches, uneven glazing.


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