A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Brush Pot with Officials

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), Kangxi period (1662-1722), porcelain hand painted in blue with noble figures on an outdoor terrace with scrolling clouds above, underside with unglazed ring around a small glazed center with two blue circles, comes together with carved wooden stand.

6 1/8 in., with stand 8 1/4 in.

From the Collection of Thomas English Cody (1889-1948), the great nephew of Buffalo Bill Cody, and by family descent

Crack with repair to underside that shows through to interior; some light hairlines to side; areas of professional restoration to lower side.