A Pair of Chinese Blue And White Baluster Jars and Covers. Early 18th century

each painted with a continuous scene of a boy riding a water buffalo among a rocky and watery landscape, between lappets at the foot and floral sprigs on the neck, with domed covers surmounted by a bud finial. Some restoration. height 13 1/4 in/33.7 cm. Estimate 6,000—8,000 USD

Sotheby's. Important Americana. 23 Jan 09. New York. photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com