Description
Small Chinese export blue and white porcelain milk jug, Kangxi. Of pear shape and decorated with a court lady standing in a fenced garden. The silver probably late 17th century addition.
Illustrated in Howard, "Choice of the Private Trader," pg. 165, no. 183.
Provenance: Christie's, London, "Fine Chinese Export Porcelain," 10 November 1983, Lot 163; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Howard surmises that this was likely a part of a general order of milk jugs which were probably mounted with silver shortly after arrival in Europe, possibly in Amsterdam. The handle has a similar ending as vessels found int he Vung Tau cargo of ca. 1695. Though probably used for hot milk, it was also possibly used for chocolate.
Height: 5 1/2 in x width: 4 1/2 in x diameter: 3 1/4 in.
Illustrated in Howard, "Choice of the Private Trader," pg. 165, no. 183.
Provenance: Christie's, London, "Fine Chinese Export Porcelain," 10 November 1983, Lot 163; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Howard surmises that this was likely a part of a general order of milk jugs which were probably mounted with silver shortly after arrival in Europe, possibly in Amsterdam. The handle has a similar ending as vessels found int he Vung Tau cargo of ca. 1695. Though probably used for hot milk, it was also possibly used for chocolate.
Height: 5 1/2 in x width: 4 1/2 in x diameter: 3 1/4 in.
Condition
There are a few small frits to the edges of the spout and the bottom tip of the handle. A few small repairs to the frits along the spout. Some accretions to the interior. Tarnishing to the metal components. The hinge is slightly loose so the lid wobbles ever so slightly. Light wear to the footrim. No major chips or repairs when viewed under UV light.
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Chinese Export Silver-Mounted Blue & White Jug
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Leo & Doris Hodroff Chinese Export Collection
Nov 12, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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