Blue-and-White Floral Decorated Ewer with Brass-Mounted Lid - Porcelain - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

## Description

A charming porcelain ewer of baluster form, generously painted in rich, vibrant underglaze blue with a lush arrangement of blooming flowers — peonies, chrysanthemums, magnolias and seasonal foliage — all rendered with fluid, expressive brushwork against a bright white glaze ground. The original domed porcelain cover is preserved and fitted with an ornate brass mount: a beaded rim, a decorative hinge, and a sculpted figural finial atop the handle, adding a distinctive European touch to this decorative export piece. A well-proportioned and visually striking vessel.

**Dimensions:**

- Height: approx. **18 cm**

## Condition

- Visible hairline crack extending across the base;
- Areas of glaze loss and surface flaking (glaze exfoliation) consistent with age;
- Brass mounting and hinge appear intact; **condition beneath the brass fittings cannot be verified — this area is disclosed as unseen and sold as-found;**
- Gentle wear to porcelain surface; blue decoration remains bold and clear;
- Fully and honestly presented with all known limitations disclosed — priced accordingly.

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## Shipping

Ships to the United States; no insurance included — buyer assumes all shipping-related risks.
Track via PostNL: [https://www.postnl.nl/ontvangen/post-ontvangen/track-en-trace/](https://www.postnl.nl/ontvangen/post-ontvangen/track-en-trace/)
Professionally packed with care. Report any damage with clear photographs within 24 hours of delivery; all claims are subject to the carrier’s final assessment.

Photographs required:

- A photo of the entire outer packaging, clearly showing the address label and barcode.
- A close up photo of the address label and barcode.
- A close up photo showing the damage to the outer packaging.
- One or more photos clearly showing the inner packaging.
- One or more photos of the entire damaged item.
- One or more close-up photos showing the damage to the item itself.

PostNL also requests that the recipient keep the damaged item, the box, and all packaging materials until the claim has been fully settled.

For shipments outside the EU, we also request the following:

- Damage report. The recipient must take the damaged contents, the box, and all packaging materials to the local post office to have this report prepared. Unfortunately, without this report, your claim cannot be processed.
- A copy of the CN23 customs form, if possible.