Lobed jar with "Three Friends of Winter"
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Longqing period (1573-1620) to Tiangi-Chongzhen period (1621-1644)
Datec.1600-1640
MediumPorcelain, underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 14.9 x 15 cm (5 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChinese porcelain jar, blue and white lobed jar of globular form. It is painted with the three friends of winter, and keyfret band at neck above a leaf tip band at the shoulder.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.10
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainCollections
Status
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1752-1755
Object number: G08.6.2a-b
