Chinese Blue and White Glazed Porcelain Ginger Jar. Kangxi Period.  Photo Doyle New York

The ovoid shape painted with two cartouches on a bright blue ground, one side with a qilin standing on a rock over waves, the other side with 'antiques', the base with a blue double ring, the carved wood lid in the form of a lily pad. Height of jar 8 1/8 inches. Overall good condition, nice color, some scattered iron spots. Estimate $1,500-2,000 

Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, March 19, 2012 at 10am. http://www.doylenewyork.com/