CHENGHUA MARKED CHINESE CELADON COVERED JAR: Incised bands of repeating panels from top to bottom and on lid, applied handles, blue underglaze 6 character Chenghua Ming dynasty marks on base. Overall measures 17 1/2'' h. x 11 1/2''. Sold with a wood stand, 1 1/2'' h. x 6 1/2''. Actual age unknown. Former property of a US Foreign Service Officer living in Post-War China (1945-).
CONDITION: Large crack on one side, other fire flaws.