Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Kangxi Blue Ginger Jar with Phoenix & Birds.

Description

View Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Kangxi Blue Ginger Jar with Phoenix & Birds. with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. It bears an apocryphal Kangxi mark (康熙年製) to the base and was likely made during the Guangshu period (1875 - 1908). Marked to the base with an apocryphal Kangxi mark (康熙年製). With a depiction of a Chinese phoenix (Fènghuáng, 鳳凰) amongst the clouds, along with depictions of peacocks, mandarin ducks, and swallows around the circumference of the jar. A fine antique Chinese export porcelain ginger jar. With a white ground and blue decoration. With a depiction of a Chinese phoenix (Fènghuáng, 鳳凰) amongst the clouds, along with depictions of peacocks, mandarin ducks, and swallows around the circumference of the jar. The lid has two mandarin ducks swimming. The phoenix is considered to reign over all other birds in the mythology of the Chinese cultural sphere.  The rim of the lid, and the jar's rim & footrim are all decorated with a cloud pattern with an oscillating wavy line. It bears an apocryphal Kangxi mark (康熙年製) to the base and was likely made during the Guangshu period (1875 - 1908) Simply a wonderful ginger jar! Date: 19th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There are losses to the glaze around the top of the lid, some slight fritting to the base of the lid where it rests on the jar, and some small spots of copper colored staining to the interior of the jar. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Marked to the base with an apocryphal Kangxi mark (康熙年製). Measurements: Height: ca. 6 1/8 in. Diameter: ca. 5 3/4 in. Please see our other related items.  PLEASE READ  After the close of the auction or listing we will email the winning bidder an invoice through Ebay based on his/her registered zip code or country code.  Smaller domestic packages (under 12" ) shipping will include USPS priority shipping, signature confirmation and a $4 handling fee. Larger domestic packages will ship USPS Parcel Post to save on shipping costs.  International shipping will usually include USPS International priority shipping with tracking and a $4 handling fee.  Our handling fee applies to each item purchased; multiple purchases will ship together (when possible) to save on shipping fees.  We ship one day a week on Thursday. We guarantee each item to be sold as listed. An item may be returned for a full refund within 14 days of receipt. If an item is not as described, you may return it for a full refund. If you would like to return it for any other reason, we will refund your payment minus shipping + handling. 14 days after receipt, the sale is final and returns are not accepted.  Condition: See description for condition details.. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › China › Vases.

Primary Material

Porcelain & Pottery

Color

Blue

Region of Origin

China

Country of Origin

China