China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Of globular form and with high-gate handle and curved spout, painted in underglaze blue with repeating floral panels. The underside with a leaf mark.
Condition: Missing cover as well as with one small chip and a segment of the handle reglued, otherwise 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.