Kangxi (1662-1722) - Chenghua Mark - Jar - Two Conversing Ladies and one Eavesdropping in Pierced Rock Landscape -Clouds, Bamboo, Banana Tree - Porcelain - Large Ovoid Tea Caddy

An exceptional large antique Chinese porcelain delicate and well potted Ovoid Tea Caddy with a central decoration of Two Conversing Ladies and a Seated Lady Eavesdropping on a Pierced Rock in a Pavilion Landscape with Clouds, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum and a Banana Tree, executed in an amazing underglaze Cobalt Blue. Handcrafted in ancient Imperial China during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi (1662-1722) period (ca. 1700).
On the bottom a nicely trimmed foot rim with a four character Chenghua mark.

Provenance: From a private Noble Dutch collection, of which the ancestors held high positions within the Dutch East India Company (VOC). This piece never left the family collection for over 300 years.

Height: 22,3 centimeter

Condition: The object is in perfect condition, small baking imperfections on the foot, no damages and no restorations and with a very well fitting 18th/19th century lid with traces of usage. The condition is carefully checked with strong UV-light and bright translucent white light.

Shipping method: This lot will be securely packed and shipped with insurance, without wooden stand.

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