Dimensions: Height 44 cm Wide 27 cm Depth 27 cm each

Weight: 10.220 grams both

A fine and decorative pair of Chinese doucai porcelain jars and covers, China, 19th century. Each vessel is of baluster form, rising from a spreading foot to a broad shoulder and surmounted by a domed cover with knop finial. The jars are vividly decorated in the doucai palette, combining underglaze blue outlines with overglaze enamels in soft pink, yellow, green, and turquoise tones.

The surfaces are densely painted with auspicious objects and emblems, including vases, precious objects, musical instruments, and symbolic ornaments, arranged in a lively and well-balanced composition against a white ground. Borders of stylised scrolling motifs and geometric bands frame the designs at the neck and foot, reflecting careful planning and refined execution.

The harmonious pairing, close matching of form and decoration, and preservation of the original covers significantly enhance the desirability of this set. Doucai wares of the 19th century were inspired by celebrated Ming dynasty prototypes and were highly prized for their elegance, colour harmony, and technical sophistication.

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