19th century, porcelain temple jar painted in famille rose palette with three female figures, largest being Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, dressed in elegant flowing robe and holding a basket of flowers, the figures stand on a layered cloud, a crane symbolizing longevity flies in the upper portion of the scene, the reverse side is decorated with calligraphy.

14 1/4 in.

Private Collection, North Carolina

Multiple star hairline cracks to underside and hairline cracks to rim; remains of old paper labels to surface.