A BLUE AND WHITE ‘FLORAL’ JAR AND COVER QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

the baluster body painted with three rows of petal-shaped floral panels, all reserved on diaper grounds interspersed with small cartouches enclosing the babao (Eight Treasures), the foot and the shoulder encircled with chevron bands, the neck with flowers issuing from rocks, mounted with a metal tap, the domed cover similarly decorated

A Dutch Private Collection.

The jar and cover are in good condition with the exception of the jar being drilled to the lower side of the body and fitted with a metal tap, the rim of the jar having four circa 1-1.5cm., shallow chips and further rim fritting, and minor glaze firing imperfections including burst glaze bubbles and iron-spots and glaze scratches to both jar and cover.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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