Lot 387
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
Auction: 08 November 2024 from 10:00 GMT
청화백자호
the porcelain jar featuring a slightly flared rim, a gently tapering neck, and a rounded body resting on a raised foot, the jar adorned with cobalt blue bands along the top of the rim and around the neck, while the body decorated with auspicious symbol
14.5cm diameter
Private collection, London; acquired from a Private Japanese collection
This porcelain jar is decorated with underglaze blue designs showcasing various auspicious symbols, including peonies, tied scrolls, and intertwined circles with flora-like ribbons. These motifs symbolise wealth and prosperity, intended to bring good fortune to its owner. Such jars were typically found in women’s quarters and were used to store cooking sauces, combining functionality with decorative beauty. Similar pieces were sold by Fukuoka Yumekai Auction, 30 September 2023, lot. 594 and Bukowski Auction, 11−13 June 2024, lot. 1180