RARE, EXTRAORDINARY, 16th C. Chinese Ming Dynasty Emperor Jiajing Reign period (27 May 1521 - 23 January 1567) red blue dragon and cranes porcelain Jar. Sturdy porcelain jar with robust shoulder region curving into a feminine waist that extends all the way to the bottom forming the raised circular base. The exterior is encapsulated in iron-red underglaze with blue-black color Five-claws dragon soaring through the flames ruyi clouds, flying geese, ripe pomegranates with foliage, over Lishui water cresting waves. Repeating auspicious pattern ribbons banded on upper neck, shoulder and foot base . Dragon is the symbol of the Emperor, the Son of Heaven, eternity, Yang and Yin, male vigor and fecundity. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant finish that was applied by a meticulous glaze craftsman. The colors are harmonious, elegant and exquisite, the composition is sophisticated, simply a feast for the eye.
The under base bear a reign mark, a vertical six under-glazed blue script characters reign mark enclosed within double fine rings, Made in The Years of Jiajing Reign Period of Great Ming Dynasty. Measurements: Height: 17 3/8" Diameter: 14 1/4"PROVENANCE: From the collections of Dan Peters (1946 - Present), of South Atlanta-Georgia, private collector.
A retired engineer and Christian School Administrator, has had the heart of a missionary to serve in many foreign countries aiding in building orphanages and hospitals in Russia, Romania, Ukraine, and other Asian countries. His present work is in Lima Peru. There he is using his talents to help develop safe drinking water and establish sanitary conditions inside the hospital. He is the parent to 16 children most of which are adopted from various countries. His worldwide travels have allowed him to enjoy the ability to collect treasures, some of his collection will be sold at auction to help raise funds for his ongoing work in Peru. The collections of Mr. Dan Peters are presented and offered up for auction. ON DAY-1: From Lot-61 through Lot-85. ON DAY-2: from Lot-270 through Lot-291.