A RARE BLUE AND WHITE 'HEAVENLY HORSE' JAR YUAN DYNASTY

robustly potted with a baluster body sweeping up to a broad shoulder surmounted by a constricted neck and galleried rim, the body divided into two main registers, the upper register decorated in rich cobalt-blue tones with six large pendent ruyi motifs, each enclosing a Heavenly Horse against a ground of waves, interrupted by two mythical beast mask handles flanking the vessel, the lower rendered with large peony blooms borne on and wreathed by undulating leafy scrolls, all above classic scroll and upright lappet borders skirting the lower body, the neck and shoulder painted with classic and lotus scrolls friezes interrupted by a raised rib, all below a keyfret band encircling the rim
37.9 cm, 14 7/8 in.

Provenance:
A Japanese private collection.