Fine Chinese 18th Century Blue & White Porcelain Temple Jar with a design of scrolling stems, leaves and flowers in 'Ming Style Heaped & Piled Effect" in underglaze blue between bands of waves at the base and upright petals to neck & shoulders; the recessed base unglazed; with Chinese fabric covered storage box. Height 14 1/4 inches (36 cm.). PROVENANCE: A Private Collection from Connecticut.

Age related wear with damage to the neck now with professional over-painting, 1 associated hairline from the mouth and 1 short hairline to lower half, the inside with small star glaze lines not visible outside, a few minor flakes to unglazed foot ring. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.