A pair of Chinese famille verte covered jars, dating from the Kangxi period (1661-1722). The curved jar features a green enameled dragon and a multi color phoenix, among multiple clouds. A large flared cover with rounded finial and dragon design on top of each. Leaf stamp within double blue circle on the recessed base of one, just double circle on the other. bothe with ormolu base and ormolu rim for the protection to the rimH. 18 1/2" (47 cm) jar onlyProvenance: estate of Geraldine S. Violett, acquired from a Chicago funding institute one similar dragon jar (missing cover with hairline) was sold in Sotheby's London ,on 14 Dec 2021, Town & Country: A Private Collection sale,Lot 39 for 5,670 GBPCondition: both jars are in good condition with only surface and enamel wear off, several short firing crack can be seen on the foot ring (manufacture flaw), both cover show sign of restoration and overpaint ,nicks on top of finial