Antique Chinese Porcelain Jar, Ming Dynasty, Chenghua Period (1465-1487)

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A Very Fine and Impressive Antique Chinese Porcelain Jar from the Ming Dynasty, the Chenghua Period, (1465 to 1487)The jar is decorated with finely depicted Scholar chasing a deer and a warrior on horseback in an open field, surrounded by grasses, trees and clouds. When examined under a high powered magnifying glass, the glaze shows similarities to soap-bubbles and is even over the entire surface of the jar. The bottom, and the interior of the jar shows the coiled clay that was used to construct and build this piece. Again, a high powered glass will even show traces of straw, roots and insects that were in the clay when the jar was made. This large and impressive piece is in excellent condition, with no cracks, breaks, chips or repairs. This jar has been in a private collection for the last thirty years. Please contact for additional photos and information. The price indicated is Firm.