A Chinese blue and white 'three friends of winter'... Lot n° 51

The pear-shaped body is superbly potted with an elegant spout, joined to the neck with a cloud-shaped strut opposite a ridged loop handle above three moulded bosses simulating studs holding the handle in place, finely painted in attractive vibrant tones of cobalt to each sides of the body with pine, bamboo and prom know as the three friends of winter amongst rocks, with plantain leaves to the base and stiff leaves to the neck. Origin: China Period: Qing dynasty (1644-1911) Sizes: 32.00 cm. H 12.6 in. H