Lot 6. A blue and white hanging jardinière, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimation: USD 800 - 1,200. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016
The jardinière is decorated on the exterior with two panels, one with a boatman in a landscape and the other with a fisherman in riverscape, all beneath a ruyi border. 9 ¼ in. (23.5 cm.) diam. A fine rim crack which extends approximately half way down the body - two star cracks to the base, visible on both the interior and exterior - four drilled hanging holes - some minor surface scratches - foot rim has been slight polished and has a small chip
Provenance: Professor Jan Hellner (1917-2002) Collection, Stockholm, Sweden.
Christie's on line. The Art of China.