Chinese porcelain blue white "water pot" Kangxi period 1662/1722

Chinese porcelain blue white "water pot" decorated with lotus flowers. The handle in the shape of twi "shi" dragons and the flaming pearl .Based on traditional glazed stonewareewers for serving rice wineor tea in rural societies ,more luxurious varieties were exported to Asian markets where they will havehad a similar function - Kangxi period 1662/1722


Literature: Famille Verte Chinese porcelain in green enamels by C.J.A Jorg Exhibition catalogue of the Groniger Museum
N°19 p.31