Ewer with tulips and scholar

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China

PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen period (1628-1644)

Datec.1635-1640

MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue

DimensionsOverall: 19.5 x 16.5 x 10 cm (7 11/16 x 6 1/2 x 3 15/16 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionChinese porcelain ewer of pear shape, with the flared mouth neck and pinched spout. It has a slender curved lower spout supported with a scrolled strut, and loop handle. Decorated in underglaze blue, the neck has a stylized tulip plant, above a flowerhead and scrollwork band. It has a continuous scene of a scholar on a rocky terrace and the reverse with two children bearing a dish and a robe in a rocky landscape, and above a lappet border.

Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain

Object numberG99.1.10

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

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Status

On view