A bulbous blue and white porcelain jar, measuring circa 13 x 13 x 13cm and weighing 602g, finely painted in underglaze blue to depict a magpie between blossoming peony shrubs under a tree, with insects flying overhead. Marked to the underside with double blue circle. Condition: One firing mark from the jar being too close to the next one in the kiln. Small flake to the inside rim, minor fritting. Overall in a very presentable condition. This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.