Ovoid jar and cover

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China

PeriodQing dynasty (1645-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1723)

Datec.1690-1710

MediumPorcelain, underglaze cobalt blue

DimensionsOverall (G99.10.11a-b): 28.5 x 10.9 cm (11 1/4 in., 10.9 cm)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionChinese jar and cover decorated in underglaze blue with four pedal shaped pendants at foot and neck mid-section. There are four foliate lotus sprays alternating with diamond shaped lozenge motif.

Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain

Object numberG99.10.11a-b

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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