A Chinese blue&white porcelain flower pattern kettle

Ming dynasty, Xuande period

The mouth is narrow, the neck is narrow, the shoulders are slippery, the belly is bulging, the abdomen is gradually reduced, the shoulders are long and straight, stalkless, the whole body is painted with blue and white flowers, and the brushwork is skillful. The whole blue and white hair color is light and soft, fresh and elegant, with a unique charm.

PROVENANCE:From The Estate of Garold G. Darty(1930-2019) of Bear, DE. Born in Townsend, DE on June 29, 1930, Garold was a life-long Delaware resident. He served in the U. S. Army National Guard from 1948 until 1954. He worked as a surveyor for Delaware Dept. of Transportation for 37 years, from 1954 until retiring in 1991. A devoted family man, he especially loved family gatherings and crab feasts. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, working in his yard, garden, and home. He was a faithful Phillies and NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed traveling and sight-seeing all across the country and accomplished his goal of visiting 48 of the 50 states. Bud was a member of The United Methodist Church, Georgetown, where he served as an usher and enjoyed the fellowship of his church family.