A blue and white jar

A blue and white jar
Le dynasty, 15th/16th century
Thickly potted with a flared rim and an ovoid body, painted in underglaze blue with a key-fret band and striping above a panel with opposing images of rocks and bamboo separated by two chich choe birds, ending with jeweled lotus petals rising above the tall foot, the densely crazed glaze covering the exterior and interior walls with four spur marks visible on the floor of the deep well, the thick foot and deeply recessed base without glaze.
7 1/2 in (19cm) high
7 3/4in (19.5cm) diameter