Lot description
A RARE BLUE AND WHITE TANKARD MARK AND PERIOD OF XUANDE THIS IS A PREMIUM LOT. CLIENTS WHO WISH TO BID ON PREMIUM LOTS ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE THE PREMIUM LOT PRE-REGISTRATION 3 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE SALE. BIDnow ONLINE BIDDING SERVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE. the shape following an Islamic metal or jade form, the globular body painted with a flower scroll with alternating lotus and hibiscus blooms between two petal borders, the wide, straight neck partly scalloped and painted with similar petals, separated from the body by a raised rib, the handle with a protruding flange and trefoil terminal showing scrollwork and a small aster spray, the recessed centre of the base inscribed with the six-character reign mark 13.1 cm., 5 1/4 in.
