Description :

A lovely trio of blue-and-white ceramics, bringing together mountain landscapes, waterside buildings, birds and flowers. The tall cylindrical vase adds height, the hexagonal lidded jar offers detailed scenery on each side, and the flared planter completes the group. 

Details

• Includes: One tall cylindrical vase, one hexagonal jar with removable lid and one round planter
• Material: Glazed ceramic with blue decoration on white grounds
• Tall Vase: Bird-and-flower panels, scrolling floral decoration and a patterned lower border
• Hexagonal Tea Caddy: Six-sided body decorated with mountain-and-river landscapes, small buildings and boats, with floral shoulder decoration and a removable patterned lid.
• Planter: Flared rim, landscape and bird decoration, patterned borders and a drainage hole
• Marks: Planter marked “Made in China”; jar bears a small blue seal-style mark underneath

Measurements

• Tall Vase: Approximately 15.25" high × 6" across
• Lidded Jar: Approximately 10.5" high with lid; 5⅝" across the base
• Planter: Approximately 7.75" across × 5.5" high; 4.25" across the base

Condition

Pre-owned with surface wear, staining and residue inside the vessels and around the bases. The tall vase has visible hairline cracks around the lower body and foot, with discoloration along some lines. The planter shows substantial interior staining and wear around its drainage hole. The jar has interior marks and discoloration around the opening and underside. Please review all close-up photos for condition details.

Highlights

• A Bit of History: Chinese blue-and-white porcelain flourished during the Yuan dynasty in the 14th century, when cobalt-blue decoration beneath a clear glaze became a major ceramic tradition. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, these wares reached collectors around the world and helped inspire European blue-and-white ceramics, including Delftware.
• The Tea Caddy Tradition: Ceramic tea caddies held dried tea leaves, with fitted lids helping protect their contents from moisture and household odors. This hexagonal example combines that storage form with landscape panels depicting mountains, water, boats and buildings—a miniature scenic composition on each side.

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