A Chinese famille noir jar and cover, Kangxi Of baluster form, the domed cover with cone finial, decorated with a scene of scholars crowding a pavilion and discussing a series of auspicious objects arranged on tables, a diaper border to the shoulder and base. 38cm high (repair and restoration) Condition report: Cover rim has been restored covering approx. 2/3 and there is also a patch of fritting to the cover rim edge. The jar body has a clean break to an oval section near the shoulder which has been re-glued and retouched. Some flaking to the black enamel around the base.