Chinese Blue and White Decorated Vase

underglaze blue Kangxi reign mark, baluster form vase continuously decorated with figures doing various activities, 5-3/4 in.Note: Objects from this personal collection were acquired in Shanghai, China between the years 1862-1902. They were collected by Frederick and Margaret Haskell. Mr. Haskell was the owner of the Japan and China Trading Company. The couple retired to Lake Weir Florida in 1902, bringing these collected objects with them to the United States and they descended through the family to current day. These objects are now being offered to the public for the first time by Brunk Auctions. - Provenance: Collected in Shanghai, China prior to 1902 by Frederick and Margaret Haskell; By descent in family to Frances Arnold; Private Collection, Newnan, Georgia
Condition Report: hairline to rim, some firing cracks to interior, glaze voids, some pinholes, small firing crack to foot