Transitional Shunzhi Wucai Jar with Peaches and Pomegranates [Sold]

Jar with Peaches and Pomegranates (SWC101301) 清顺治五彩桃榴二果小罐
c. 1640-60s, mid- 17th century Shunzhi / Transitional period, early Qing dynasty Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue & overglaze enamels H: 14 cm / 5.5 in (with lid); 11.8 cm / 4.6 in (without lid) From a Manhattan, New York private collection [SOLD] A charming transitional period Shunzhi wucai jar, well decorated in the classic peaches and pomegranates pattern. Both fruits are commonly seen on Shunzhi period wucai pieces and represent a general wish for abundance; the peaches symbolize longevity, while the pomegranates represent fertility. The enamels and porcelain paste are very typical for the 17th century. Includes a very well carved open-work hardwood lid.

Jar with Peaches and Pomegranates (SWC101301)
清顺治五彩桃榴二果小罐

c. 1640-60s, mid- 17th century
Shunzhi / Transitional period, early Qing dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue & overglaze enamels
H: 14 cm / 5.5 in (with lid); 11.8 cm / 4.6 in (without lid)
From a Manhattan, New York private collection

[SOLD]

A charming transitional period Shunzhi wucai jar, well decorated in the classic peaches and pomegranates pattern. Both fruits are commonly seen on Shunzhi period wucai pieces and represent a general wish for abundance; the peaches symbolize longevity, while the pomegranates represent fertility. The enamels and porcelain paste are very typical for the 17th century.

Includes a very well carved open-work hardwood lid.