a group of Three blue and white containers with prunus decoration


18th and 19th centuriesThe largest an ovoid jar and cylindrical cover with a bingmei (cracked ice and prunus) pattern painted in reserve around opposing shaped reserves filled with auspicious emblems and antiques, the foot pad and recessed base of the jar left unglazed (lid cracked); the second, a small ovoid jar and cylindrical lid similarly painted with a bingmei pattern, the recessed base painted with a double ring in underglaze blue (star crack, chips); and the third a small baluster vase with opposing prunus branches in reserve against a variegated cobalt ground. 7 3/4, 4 3/4 and 6in (19.5, 12 and 15.2cm) high