Chinese Sancai Porcelain Lidded Jar, Late 19th Century

A Chinese sancai porcelain lidded jar dating from the late 19th century. It comes with a wooden stand. The body features six military figures rendered in high relief. The lid features a child holding a vase. The bottom has a tag from the 1904 St. Louis World Fair.

Dimensions are: 13 3/4 inches tall X 10 inches wide, 34.9 cm X 25.4 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: The lid has some areas of loss to the rim edges. There are multiple repaired cracks to the interior of the jar. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.

Provenance: It comes with a tag from the 1904 St. Louis World Fair. From the private, premier collection of a gentleman in Cleveland, Ohio. The items in the collection were acquired starting in the 1970s from auction houses including Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams, as well as from various private collections in the United States.