@sothebys: When you think of Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain, this ‘fruit and flower’ jar is exactly what comes to mind. Here, Sotheby’s Cindy Qi joins us from the New York galleries to tell us what makes this porcelain jar so unforgettable. This jar is a highlight of our Chinese Art auction on 25 March. Discover more about our Asian Art sales, taking place this week at #SothebysNewYork, at the link in bio.

Jody :

I would be so afraid to even touch or hold it 😳

petitepartea :

Absolutely gorgeous, beautiful and timeless! ❤️

ALLICIAN :

see t right on it

tableau d'art :

Juanjos Mjm :

Hello—could this be worth something?

Sukhdeep Sidhu :

Christies presented larger “umbrella” stand made for the xuande emperor about 10 years ago which most would consider a more impressive example

@ :

Provenance?

chuckgeurts :

I’d be afraid to touch

bklyndom155 :

WOW!! 🔥

Adriano Argenton :

Hmm. Ok?!

ALLICIAN :

vase and woman both stunning keepers AMEN

Juanjos Mjm :

tableau d'art :

tableau d'art :

ThisMacGuy :

But no lid? How will the cookies stay fresh?

ALLICIAN :

funny see whale fins upside down like how they sleep

PETER ZAHND :

👏