Chinese Porcelain Water Pot, possibly 18th century, the peachbloom-glazed vessel in the beehive or taibo bun form, incised with three coiled kui dragons, the underside with a six-character Kangxi reign (1662-1722) mark in underglaze blue, h. 3-1/4", dia. 5". Provenance: Private collection, Massachusetts. Comparable examples are published in Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong: Qing Porcelain from the Palace Museum Collection; Hong Kong, 1989, p. 142, pl. 125.

In good condition. Very few firing anomalies and faint wear to underside of foot. No breaks or evidence of repair. Consistent with the pot's age, material and use.