A SMALL LONGQUAN PORCELAIN JAR, MING DYNASTYChina, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier. Of globular form, tapering towards the foot, the short neck with lipped rim and flanked by a pair of small handles, molded around the sides with a band of stiff leaves below four lotus blossoms. Covered overall in a crackled glaze of sea-green tone, the unglazed foot revealing the buff body. Condition: With minor wear, light surface scratches, minimal firring irregularities, one handle restored, otherwise good condition. Provenance: North American trade. Weight: 451 g Dimensions: Height 11.8 cm