China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Decorated in underglaze blue with lotus blossoms and scrolling foliage, the neck surrounded by a traditional band of ruyi.
Condition: Small chips to rims, one larger chip repaired and a drilled hole to the base, overall good condition. Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by the grandfather of Mr. Holzapfel before 1970 and has been in the Holzapfel family ever since.