Jarlet with sage and servant carrying a qin
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Hongzhi period (1488-1505)
Datec.1480-1525
MediumPorcelain, underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 11 x 11 cm (4 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChinese jar, blue and white of baluster shape, painted with a lappet border at neck and stylized version at base. It has a continuous scene of scholars and attendants carrying 'qins', and the base is unglazed and burnt orange.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.3
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainStatus
On view
