BLUE & WHITE
ICE CRACKED PRUNUS
JAR WITHOUT LID

Origin:

China

Location:

Jhingdezhen

Period:

Qing Dynasty (1644-1911/2)

Features:

Can you see the details of ice cracked prunus branches?

Hand painted in cobalt blue & white underglaze porcelain. The prunus blossoms on a background of cracked ice signifying the importance of the Chinese new year gift. This jar is said to be prepared as a decorative blue and white underglaze porcelain typical of ancient China.

Patterns:

Hand drawn, hand painted cobalt blue & white.

Mark/Reign:

N/A