East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A pretty porcelain jar fit with a hemispherical lid and all adorned with intricately painted blue-on-white decoration of an elaborate floral motif. Sitting upon a ring-form base, the vessel presents impressively thin walls that curve upwards to a slender rim over a deep basin, while the neatly fitted lid is crowned by a conical handle. Size: 4.1" Diameter x 4.7" H (10.4 cm x 11.9 cm)

Provenance: private Friday Harbor, Washington, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000

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#172763

Chipping to handle and foot. Some small nicks and pitting in areas. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice pigments.