The baluster body and the neck are decorated in a vibrant cobalt blue reserved with large shaped lappets of flowering peony and scrolling foliage inside on a large stylized ruyi band, by alternating with the eight Buddhist emblems and with chrysanthemum blooming on leafy sprigs, repeated on the scalloped-edge of the cover on a white background. In good conditions, minor firing spots and minor wears in enamels.60 cm high, 37cm wideA FINE AND LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE JAR AND COVER, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)Provenance: from the inheritance of a Milanese gentleman