Ovoid jar
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911)
Dateca.1690-1710
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall (G01.2.75a-b): 16.5 x 9.2 cm (6 1/2 x 3 5/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChinese porcelain jar, blue and white, ovoid shape, and elongated. It is painted with reverse decorated lotus filled bands from the shoulders and rising from the base. It is alternating with lotus sprays, scrolls and lozenge motifs. There is a cross hatched band at foot and crenellated band at neck.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.75a-b
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
ca.1690-1720; cover 19th/20th century
Object number: G01.2.84a-b
