Pair Of Covered Jars In White And Blue Chinese Porcelain. 17th Century Period.

It is rare to find a pair of jars from this period in good condition. The decoration is in the continuity of the Ming Dynasty, likewise the clay still containing iron oxide turning orange during firing is typical of this period. However, the presence of the double circle mark in cobalt blue leads us to believe that these jars were made in the middle of the 17th century, as soon as the Manchus invaded during the pivotal period of the takeover. One of the two lids is different and may have been created later to replace a broken lid, the blue is brighter, the design more applied and the clay better smoothed. However, depending on the painter, the potter and the location in the kiln, porcelains from the same series often show such differences. Good condition, no cracks or repairs. Normal wear. Some superficial chips under the heel of a jar but absolutely minimal. Height 21cm.