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Chinese Porcelain Jar, Kylin, Shunzhi Period, Transitional, C. 1650.
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Chinese Porcelain Jar, Kylin, Shunzhi Period, Transitional, C. 1650.

17th century
Sold 18 January 2025 · Philip Carrol Antiques
This “Chinese Porcelain Jar, Kylin, Shunzhi Period, Transitional, C. 1650” found a buyer.

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Chinese porcelain jar, c. 1650, Shunzhi Period, Transitional. The large jar, hand painted in underglaze blue, with a Kylin in a garden setting. The reverse with a banana plants.

Having an unglazed rim, and an unglazed base, apart from the centre.

Height – 25.5 cm, 10”.

Diameter – 22 cm, 8 5/8”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Chinese Porcelain Jar to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
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SA1119125
Description
Chinese porcelain jar, c. 1650, Shunzhi Period, Transitional. The large jar, hand painted in underglaze blue, with a Kylin in a garden setting. The reverse with a banana plants.

Having an unglazed rim, and an unglazed base, apart from the centre.

Height – 25.5 cm, 10”.

Diameter – 22 cm, 8 5/8”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Chinese Porcelain Jar to the 17th Century.

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
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SA1119125
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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A transitional Chinese blue and white porcelain jar decorated with a painted kylin motif against a pale glazed ground. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A transitional Chinese blue and white porcelain jar decorated with a painted kylin motif against a pale glazed ground. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Chinese Porcelain Jar, Kylin, Shunzhi Period, Transitional, C. 1650.

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Archive VII A transitional Chinese blue and white porcelain jar decorated with a painted kylin motif against a pale glazed ground. View VII
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A transitional Chinese blue and white porcelain jar decorated with a painted kylin motif against a pale glazed ground.
Chinese porcelain jar, Kylin, Shunzhi Period, Transitional, c. 1650.
Ref: SA1119125
A transitional Chinese blue and white porcelain jar decorated with a painted kylin motif against a pale glazed ground.
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  • ObjectJars & Vessels
  • Period17th century
  • StyleTransitional
  • MaterialPorcelain, Cobalt
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsKylin mythical beast, Stylised rocks, Wandering clouds
  • SizeH 25.5 cm (10 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

The Transitional period generally refers to the era between the Ming and Qing dynasties, specifically the mid-17th century, marked by a shift towards painterly, narrative designs and high-quality cobalt blue painting.

These pieces were crafted from high-fired petuntse and kaolin clay, glazed with clear or slightly bluish-tinted porcelain glaze, and painted using natural cobalt oxide before being fired in wood or coal-burning kilns.

Authentic pieces typically feature characteristic potting irregularities, uneven iron-spotting in the cobalt, unglazed base rims with fine adhering grit, and distinct painting styles associated with the mid-17th century.

An antique porcelain jar works well as a focal point on a console table, bookshelf, or mantelpiece, blending with both minimalist contemporary settings and maximalist curated spaces to add historical depth.

Antique porcelain should be cleaned gently with a soft, dry cloth or lukewarm water with mild soap if necessary, avoiding harsh chemicals, abrasive scrubbers, and direct exposure to bright sunlight.
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