Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (18th Century) A Pair of Zisha Clay-Bodied Blue and White Landscape Covered Jars

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Dimensions: Height 16 cm (6.3 inches), Mouth Diameter 16 cm (6.3 inches), 18th century, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period. Condition and Provenance: Overall in good condition. The original matching lid and body are well preserved. The glaze exhibits natural, fine crackles, and the exposed purple clay retains its original texture and signs of age. Provenance: Private collection, California, USA. Description: This is a pair of rare purple clay jars with blue and white landscape designs. The base is stamped with the seal script mark "Made in the Qianlong Reign of the Great Qing Dynasty". The jars have a rounded and full shape, a short, straight mouth, full shoulders, and a slightly flared foot. The original arched lid and body are well preserved, allowing the entire set to be presented intact. The body and lid are glazed in white and decorated with a continuous landscape pattern in underglaze blue. The cobalt blue decoration is rich in color, depicting layered mountains, rugged rocks, vigorous pine trees, babbling streams, pavilions, ancient dwellings, scholars traveling through the mountains, boats on the river, and birds soaring in the sky. The composition is exquisite and balanced, creating an elegant literati landscape atmosphere. The inner wall of the lid is also decorated with blue and white landscapes, complementing each other perfectly. The crackled white glaze and the contrast between the purple clay body and the blue and white porcelain surface highlight the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic value of this pair of precious pieces. This pair of well-preserved jars perfectly blends purple clay craftsmanship with blue and white porcelain painting, possessing both practicality and artistry.

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