A LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE JAR, WANLI PERIOD (1573-1619) The jar is sturdily potted with an ovoid body rising to a short waisted neck and decorated with four shaped cartouches enclosing flower and rock compositions, all conjoined by ruyi and flower-head strapwork, reserved on a blue wan patterned ground. The shoulder is further decorated with shaped panels of fruiting branches and a lappet border above the foot. Provenance: Gentleman Collection  Height:35cm Diameter: 22cm