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Image Not Available for Pair of sake bottles with 'Hob in the Well" pattern
Pair of sake bottles with 'Hob in the Well" pattern
Image Not Available for Pair of sake bottles with 'Hob in the Well" pattern

Pair of sake bottles with 'Hob in the Well" pattern

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1725; decorated in the Netherlands
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.816.1 & 3): 21.5 x 8.8 cm (8 7/16 x 3 7/16 in.) Overall (G83.1.816.2 & 4): 1 7/8 x 1 in. (4.7 x 2.5 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA pair of Meissen bottles and covers of square section with wide body tapering to a tall neck. It is decorated in Holland in Kakiemon style with the so-called 'Hob in the Well' pattern Suma Kuang. The Chinese philosopher is rescuing his friend from a jar of water, with his servant standing to one side.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.816.1-4
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain - Hausmalerei
Status
Not on view
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