Ming Dynasty Lotus Jar

A blue and white 'Lotus' jar late Ming Dynasty, the octagonally…
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A blue and white 'Lotus' jar late Ming Dynasty, the octagonally lobed ovoid body surmounted by a short straight mouth, painted with lotus blooms borne on scrolling stems between an upright petal border at the base and detached florette sprigs around the mouth, wood box, 19.5 cm high

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  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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