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Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 262

Nine Chinese Blue and White Paste Boxes and Jars

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

probably late Ming and Qing dynasties, including seven round jars with domed covers, painted with various floral designs, one painted with wading duck in a lotus pond, leaf mark on base, 1-3/4 x 2-7/8 in.; one circular jar with flat cover, painted dragon chasing a pearl, bat mark on base, 1 x 2-1/4 in.; rectangular box, painted flower heads and fret border, 1-1/8 x 2-1/4 in.

Provenance: William and Robert Arnett, January 15, 1977 (one jarlet); Vito Giallo Antiques, New York, NY December 7, 1985 (one jarlet, accompanied by original receipt); East West Gallery, New Hope, PA, October 20, 1997 (rectangular box); Estate of Virginia B. Story, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Condition

dragon jar with hairlines, repairs to lid and jar; one domed jar with associated cover; other scattered chips and hairlines throughout, scratches and wear