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Lot 310

Large Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Lidded Temple Jar

Estimate: $150 - $300
Starting Bid
$60

Bid Increments

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This large Chinese famille noire porcelain lidded temple jar is decorated with a vibrant, dense floral and butterfly composition against a glossy black enamel ground. The body and dome lid feature oversized, colorful butterflies with open wings fluttering among blooming chrysanthemums, peonies, and leafy sprays in tones of pink, orange, turquoise, and green. The neck and foot are framed by decorative geometric ruyi and lappet borders, and the lid is crowned with a hand-modeled, glazed Foo Dog (Buddhist Lion) finial. The base is stamped with an iron-red circular seal mark with a central character emblem.

Specifications

  • Medium: Hand-decorated enamels on glazed porcelain (Famille Noire)

  • Form: Lidded temple jar / ginger jar with Foo Dog finial

  • Markings: Iron-red circular seal mark on the base

  • Condition: Overall good vintage/antique condition with minor surface wear consistent with age

Keywords Chinese porcelain famille noire lidded temple jar ginger jar black enamel butterfly floral flowers chrysanthemums peonies foo dog finial temple vessel Chinese decorative art oriental ceramic Asian antiques iron red seal mark stamped base

Condition

  • Dimensions: 26 x 12 inches

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