Description:
Doucai Covered Jarlet, China, Ming dynasty style, bulbous, resting on a bisque foot ring, decorated with a band of stylized lotus scrolls between two lappet bands, "tian" (heaven) mark on base, ht. 4 in. Note: For a similar example, see the "Doucai chanzhilian wenguan" in the collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing. Estimate $2,000-3,000 a tiny chip or glazing flaw to mouth rim. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.