A RARE SMALL BLUE AND WHITE JAR

A RARE SMALL BLUE AND WHITE JAR

JIAJING SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE IN A CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1522-1566)

The jar is decorated with a continuous scene of court ladies at leisurely pursuits, accompanied by female attendants in a garden setting.

4 ¼ in. (10.8 cm.) diam., reticulated silver cover, Japanese wood box