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Chinese Blue & White Jar with First Scholar

About the Item

Loosely brushed with cobalt blue pigments, this round blue-and-white storage jar is adorned with a ribbon-tailed bird perched on a cluster of rocks, a symbol for a long and happy life. In combination with the surrounding peony blossoms, emblems of spring and symbols of love, the motif expresses a wish for a lifetime of love, wealth and happiness. Smaller birds and butterflies flit above the lush garden scene, wonderfully contrasting the milky white field. Additional Dimensions: Without Lid: 8.5"H Diameter of Opening: 3.75" Diameter of Base: 7.25"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    21st Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TLC014H1stDibs: LU820043388172

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