Lot 775: A Blue and White Ginger Jar Qing dynasty, Shunzhi / Early Kangxi period

of ovoid form, finely painted on two sides with a lady standing in a balustrade garden with her two maids, one holding a pillow and the other holding a fan, the garden enclosed within a walled fortress with guards standing watch from the top of the crenulated ramparts and placed with abundant flowers growing from jardinieres, each side separated by a vertical scroll of morning glories with an additional panel with a lady standing by a large vase, above a band of whorl medallions and pendant lappets, all set between floral diapers collaring the shoulders and skirting the foot, the domed cover painted with 'precious objects' including a gu vase and books, bordered by pendant and upright lappets

measurements note 14 in., 35.5 cm

Compare similar jars and covers of the same design sold in our London rooms, 12th November 1974, lot 191; our Hong Kong rooms, 16th May 1977, lot 99; and a pair in our Amsterdam rooms, 6th June 1988, lot 39.