Rare Chinese blanc de chine pot and cover, Kangxi (1662-1722)
Rare Chinese blanc de chine pot and cover, Kangxi (1662-1722)
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Description
Rare Chinese blanc de chine pot and cover, Kangxi (1662-1722), of globular form, with moulded decoration of prunus, the handle with applied moulded flowerheads, the lid moulded with stylised petals, the body with moulded stylised flowers, the base with radiating chrysanthemum petals.
Dimensions:
Height: 12.5cm. (5in.)
Condition:
Some sanding
Notes:
For an illustrated pot without the loop handle see Donnelly, P.J. (1969). Blanc de Chine. Faber, p.117, pl.66A. Donnelly notes that the jar in pl.66A "has stumpy little handles which look as though they were going to be the foundation for a overhead loop but the potter had second thoughts".
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | 'Blanc de chine' Dehua porcelain with moulded floral decoration |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Dimensions | Height: 12.5cm. (5in.) |
Product REF: X877
