A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE OVIFORM JAR
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE OVIFORM JAR

KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)

Details
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE OVIFORM JAR
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
Decorated with flowering prunus branches reserved on a vibrant blue 'cracked-ice-pattern' ground
13 in. (33 cm.) high, wood cover
Provenance
Purchased by William James prior to 1912, no. 413. Possibly that purchased from Kidson in October 1883 for £10.
Literature
Possibly: William James, Inventory, WDMS. 3263, 1882-1904, 73. Blue & white ginger jar & blk. wood cover… Kidson… 1883 Oct., £10’.

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