Preliminary identification
Photo reference
3 uploaded photos
Overview
This is a substantial Chinese porcelain jar featuring dynamic underglaze blue Buddhist lions (shishi) playing with brocade ribboned balls, bordered by incised lotus scroll and petal bands under a pale celadon glaze. The combination of vivid cobalt blue against bright white and soft seafoam green creates a striking, multi-tonal aesthetic.
Story
Buddhist lions playing with ribboned balls (taishi shaoshi) symbolized joy, family peace, and high official rank in Chinese tradition. Cobalt blue layered alongside pale celadon glaze represents a classic Jingdezhen decorative technique.
Maker / Origin
Produced by skilled kilns in Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital of China for over a millennium. Craftsmen here mastered the art of firing different glazes and pigments simultaneously at high temperatures.
Condition & Value
Appears in very good condition with no visible cracks, major chips, or heavy repairs in the photos. The unglazed base exhibits typical kiln grit and firing discoloration, which is normal.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.