Antique Chinese Qing 19Th Century Cobalt Blue & White Jar Peonies 5.5"

This is a late 19th century antique Chinese jar from the late Qing Dynasty. Recently acquired by from a local collector who lived and traveled all over Asia in the 1960's picking up treasures along the way. It is hand thrown and all hand painted in the classic cobalt underglaze. Decorated with an oceanside village scene. These jars very often did not have lids or shared lids with other containers when in use. There is no lid included here. The foot and mouth are unglazed while the interior is fully glazed. Having been carefully displayed at an estate for the past 50 years this jar remains in fine condition. No hairlines are detected. There is chip on the edge of the lip that has likely been there for many ages. Some wear is visible around the mouth and discoloration from early decades of use. There are normal kiln flaws to be expected with these containers like dark spots from kiln ash, smudged paint and pinhole reserves in the glaze. The jar measure approximately 5 1/2" tall and 5" in diameter (14 x 12.5 cm). A simple and elegant piece of history that's both highly collectible and quite decorative. Let us know if you would like to view the dozens of other jars from this collection. NOTE Other items seen in photos are not included in the sales of this listing.