Fabulous Rare Transitional period Chongzheng (1628-1643) and of the period large covered Jar. The covered vase is colorfully painted to the baluster body in tones of red, green, aubergine, yellow and underglaze blue depicting a delightful garden scene with ladies watching boys at play, The dome-shaped cover is similarly decorated with dancing boys and topped by a bud-shaped finial; measures (29cm) 11.5'' tall. Ref; Similar Jar sold at Christies May 2012 Sale in Hong Kong for $275,000 Hong Kong Dollars;------------------------------------------------------------- The majority of the Asian antiques come from the Ambassador Petri collection, therefore the fine antique porcelain and works of art included in this auction are fresh to the market and have not seen a saleroom in 75 years. Many of these items have been in the family for over 100 years, so please be assured that you are bidding on these Asian works of art for the first time in many decades.