OACA · p20261025-11

Catalogued 16th-century Ming blue-and-white landscape jar

Catalogued as Ming dynasty, 16th century. This is the catalogue attribution, not OACA authentication.

Ming · 2026-11-01 · Earlier recommendation · Upcoming

A 44 cm blue-and-white storage jar with landscape, wave and flame decoration, catalogued to the Ming dynasty, 16th century.

Catalogue estimate

USD · US dollarsOriginal estimate
$1,000–$1,200
CNY · Chinese yuanReference equivalent
CN¥6,708–CN¥8,050

Reference rates dated 2026-09-14 · Conversions rounded to whole currency units; settlement follows the original currency and agreed fees. Rate source

Estimates exclude buyer’s premium, OACA agency fees, taxes and delivery; they are not guaranteed purchase prices.

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Collecting notes & condition

Selected for the substantial scale, broad continuous landscape and visible unglazed foot construction.

The mouth rim has a metal mount. The unglazed base shows wear and pits; no separate crack, chip or restoration report was published, so request detailed inspection. Located in Irvine, California, USA; shipping and buyer-arranged shipping are listed. Buyer's premium is 25%; confirm packing, insurance, taxes and cross-border obligations. Estimate is not a sale price or value guarantee; OACA provides non-exclusive agency service only.

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Recommendation checked 2026-10-25