Two white spouted ceramic containers with lids, probably used for serving an alcoholic beverage. Each container is hand-painted with the same figural scene in similar colors. The containers are white porcelein, glazed and hand painted. A scholar or court figure stands by a table near a fence. One boy is behind this man and two others face him. On the table is a vase and another container. There are mountains in the backround. The figures are drawn in orange line and their clothing is colored blue, purple, green, and orange. A. Spouted container 4 3/8" in height with long narrow neck and squared shoulder. The figural scene has faded in color. B. Spouted container 4.25" in height with long narrow neck and rounded shoulder. Traces of gold color on the lip of the spout. C. Round flat lid with purple and blue clouds outlined in black and gold paint around the rim.; 1.5" diameter. D. Round flat lid with purple and blue clouds outlined in black and gold paint around the rim; 1 9/16" diameter.

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