Blue and white Chinese porcelain "boys" jar, decorated with four court ladies in a courtyard and 16 young boys at play. Such motifs were common in Chinese porcelain of the Kangxi and Qianlong periods, symbolising prosperity, happiness and the blessing of many children. With a double circle in underglaze blue on the base. 19th century. Height: 16.8 cm. Very good condition, just a small galena bubble on the edge of the foot.