Late 19th century, two covered jars, both with peony and tendril scrolling vine decoration in blue to the body and cover, a key motif encircles neck of each, the first, a tall temple style jar with dome cover having a finial with lotus blossom, apocryphal four character Chenghua mark to underside, and the second a smaller ginger jar with flat cover, unmarked.

18 in., 10 1/2 in.

From the Collection of the late Michael Joyce and Archie Carter III, Greensboro, North Carolina
Proceeds to Benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry

Smaller jar with a few small chips to foot rim; larger jar with extensive repair and restoration to cover, underside with star hairlines.