Works of Art
18th century
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Works of Art du 18th century
Pair of covered Chinese porcelain jars circa 1720
DIMENSIONS : H. 19.69 .in
MATERIAUX : Porcelain
PROVENANCE : Private collection London
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?Important pair of covered Chinese porcelain jars.
Rich “Imari” type decor with pheasants in a bucolic environment of pierced rocks and branches of peony and prunus.
The decoration on a white background is made in cobalt blue and iron red under translucent glaze, with gilding highlights which delineate the contours and decorate the petals of the flowers and the plumages of the birds.
The upper and lower parts as well as the edges of the lids have friezes imitating basketry.
The two original lids are topped with Fö dogs serving as grips.
Perfect condition, small wear to the gilding.
China, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, reign of Emperor Kangxi around 1720.
Vase with similar decoration:
- Collection of the Royal Family of England, illustrated on page 571 of the catalog raisonné by John.Ayers, Chinese and Japanese Works of Art in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen, vol.I.