Stunning Chinese Ming Dynasty Porcelain Jar, with Soaring Green Dragon Motif. Sturdy porcelain jar with robust shoulder region curving into a feminine waist that extends all the way to the bottom forming the raised circular base. The exterior is adorned with a domineering serpentine Dragon that is coated with a green underglaze. The central dragon reaches after a flaming pear amidst a fiery background and is flanked by other similar dragons on all sides. The top border is the clouds and rolling thunder pattern, and the bottom border depicts tumultuous Li-Shui waves. The underside base left unglazed, reveal pale-creme with burnt grayish-orange spots in the firing. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous craftsman.


Measurements: Height: 12-3/8" Diameter: 14-3/8"From private collection of Joseph (Joe) M. Adam, 1931-2017, Myrtle Beach with his loving wife Adelia.
After graduating from High School in New Jersey, he served in the US Army as part of the occupation forces in Germany at the end of WWII. With the help of the G.I. Bill, he graduated from Trenton State Teacher's College, then attended Michigan State College where he received his engineering degree he met also his wife Adelia, they returned to her hometown of Karlsruhe Germany. While working in the Aerospace industry his team developed and worked on numerous rocket propulsion systems as well as hypersonic aircraft.
In their leisure time they enjoyed visiting nearby countries. Where they found an admiration for some of the amazing antiques they came across. Often time they would purchase items and research the historical value during the week. While they were able to find many European antiques the ones they found most intriguing where those of Chinese origin. As their collection grew they gained significant insight on the true value of each piece.
After three decades living abroad they were transferred back to the states where they found a home that would hold their abundant collection in South Carolina.
We are honored to have been chosen to represent the estate of Joseph (Joe) Adam with the fine antiques that they accumulated. A portion of the funds will be designated to a charity in their name.