Late 20th Century Chinese Blue & White Chinoiserie Rice Jar With Foo Dog Lid

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Chinese blue and white porcelain rice jar in traditional Chinoiserie style, featuring auspicious longevity motifs and a sculptural foo dog … Read more Chinese blue and white porcelain rice jar in traditional Chinoiserie style, featuring auspicious longevity motifs and a sculptural foo dog finial lid. The classic rounded form is elevated on three small integrated feet with applied lug-style handles at the shoulder.

Made of glazed ceramic with cobalt blue underglaze decoration on a white ground. The body centers a large shou (longevity) medallion, surrounded by stylized bat and floral motifs. A geometric key fret border encircles the shoulder. The domed lid is topped with a molded foo dog (guardian lion) finial. Interior is fully glazed; base is unmarked. See less