A Kangxi period covered vase of pear shaped form, the globular body surmounted by a waisted neck rising to a slightly everted rim, flanked by two molded dragon handles, covered overall with a powder blue glaze, with remains of gilt decoration of floral sprays within shaped reserves around the body and phoenix medallions below a diaper band and pendant lappet border around the neck, the domed cover with a bud-form knob.
清代 Qing Dynasty, 康熙 Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
Height:  16 1/4" (41.3cm)
Provenance:  Private Collection, Maine; Sotheby's; Private Collection, San Francisco, Vermeer & Griggs Collection.
Please refer to item #MO-670 when inquiring.