Ovoid covered jar with flowering plants c. 1680 - 1700

This 17th-century Chinese "Ovoid covered jar with flowering plants" is a stunning example of the Kangxi period (1662-1722). The jar's elegant ovoid form and the intricate floral design, rendered in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels, are characteristic of this era. This porcelain jar, now at the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the technical skill and aesthetic sensibility of the Kangxi potters, who created exquisite pieces that were highly prized throughout the world.