Lot 234 , Two small Chinese blue and white jars, Kangxi period, H. 9cm and 10cm

Two small Chinese blue and white jars, Kangxi period, the first of globular form painted with two ladies and a boy in a rockwork garden, the base with artemisia leaf mark, the second a baluster jar with a band of lotus flowers and scrolling leaves mounted with a late 19th century silver filigree work cover and 'double lotus' stand, the inside of the cover, engraved 'Nellie 1896' H. 9cm and 10cm
Estimate £300-500

The globular jas has some minor scratching around the middle otherwise in good condition with no restoration chips or cracks, the smaller blue and white jar has a silver mounted rim with hinged cover which is not removable so we are not able to examine the top rim of the vessel, the base which is silver gilt does remove and underneath the porcelain the jar has a small chip on the edge of the foot, otherwise in good condition with no restoration or cracks detected.


Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. 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. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.

Sold for £2,200