Covered Jar with Dragon and Tiger
CultureJapanese
OriginHizen, Japan
OriginNetherlands
PeriodEdo Period (1603-1868)
Date1680-1700
MediumJar: Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
Lid: Earthenware with tin-opacified lead glaze
DimensionsOverall: 53 cm (20 7/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionDecorated with dragon and tiger amongst bamboo with sprays of chrysanthemum and prunus, replacement cover is delft.
Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection
Object numberG23.13.2a-b
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Japanese PorcelainKakiemonCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1750-1752
Object number: G04.18.21
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1750-1752
Object number: T15.2.88
