with ovoid finial, the former of squat baluster outline with four panels of perching and flying birds within lappet borders, pseudo four character mark beneath, 41cm high Condition: Cover is generally of a paler blue and looser 'decoration' but has matching lappet border is presumed to be original. Tip loss of firing flaw to finial of cover, otherwise general fritting to rim of cover plus and old flake chip. Body is of dark blue and som-what finer decoration, a few glaze inclusions and pops but overall sound. **General condition consistent with age