Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Pair of Japanese blue and white jugs, c.1680, each of rounded ovoid form with long neck, flaring footrim and applied strap handle, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue to the body with flowering peony, chrysanthemum and grasses issuing from rockwork with insects in flight overhead; with patterned bands above and below; the necks with further floral design and the strap handles each with a foliate garland.
Dimensions:
Height: 22.5cm. (8 3/4in.) and 23cm. (9in.)
Condition:
One jug with hairline to the neck and very slight fritting to the handle.
Guest & Gray 58 Davies StreetLondonW1K 5LP