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Ewer with later mounts

CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Datelate 15th - early 16th century
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue; silver mount
DimensionsOverall: 24 x 16.7 cm (9 7/16 x 6 9/16 in.)
MarkingsFour-character 'Xuande nian zao' 宣德年造 (Made in the Xuande reign) mark in a concentric circle on base in underglaze blue.
DescriptionChinese porcelain ewer with silver mount, pear-shaped body with bulb-shaped mouth, and strap handle surmounted by a ring for attachment of a cover. It has a curved spout with a curling strut, raised on a spreading footring, and finished footrim. Decorated in underglaze blue, of light tone into eight registers divided by double or triple lines. The mouth has ket-fret band above a ruyi band at the neck with cloud scrolls above a continuous panel of bamboo above a narrow and broad lotus sprays, and a lappet band on the foot. Later mounted with a late 17th century style etched silver collar with hinged spout.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG99.1.1
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Chinese Porcelain
Status
On view
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
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