Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Chinese blue and white food vessel of bulbous form Kangxi(1662-1722) with two large panels separated on each side by a different precious object all below two bands one of stylised jui heads above a band of cross-hatching, one large panel decorated in a bright under-glaze blue with precious objects and qilin next to a duck pond, the opposing panels with a large vase of flowers and further precious objects
Condition:
Firing fault to base
Notes:
The Qilin (Mythical Beast): The scales-and-furred creature seated on the low stool or rockwork is a Qilin (often referred to as a Chinese unicorn or Buddhist lion). In folklore, the Qilin is a gentle, benevolent creature that only appears during times of peace, prosperity, and wise governance. Its presence on the jar is a wish for good fortune and successful endeavors.
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