Two Blue and White Jars, Kangxi Period.
1. This blue and white Kangxi Period porcelain jar has a lingzhi border with a floral landscape including a bird and an insect. There are four pierced holes around the scenes. The base has a character mark. The jar is approximately 6 1/4 inches height and 9 1/8 inches in diameter at the widest point.
2. This blue and white Kangxi Period porcelain jar has a repeating character motif. It has four drilled holes on the sides, some having wood in them. The jar is approximately 6 5/8 inches in height and 9 1/4 inches in width. Condition: The first jar is in overall good condition with some pitting and superficial cracking on the base and interior that likely occurred during firing process. There are small chips on the foot and on the rim of the jar. There are a few spots where the glaze bubbled during firing. The second is in good condition but has multiple rust spots and an indent on the base and interior. There are some blemishes on the exterior of the pot from firing.
Provenance: From a Boston estate.
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The first jar is in overall good condition with some pitting and superficial cracking on the base and interior that likely occurred during firing process. There are small chips on the foot and on the rim of the jar. There are a few spots where the glaze bubbled during firing. The second is in good condition but has multiple rust spots and an indent on the base and interior. There are some blemishes on the exterior of the pot from firing.