Jar with chinoiserie designs

OriginLondon, Greater London, England

PeriodMary II (1689-1694)

Date1693

MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)

DimensionsOverall: 15.8 x 17.5 cm (6 1/4 x 6 7/8 in.)

MarkingsPrinted paper label "L.L.L. Collection/ No." inscribed in ink "1065", another label "F.H. GARNER", inscribed in ink "59." Inscribed E * E 1693.

DescriptionLondon jar with double ogee body on a tiered foot. The shoulders applied with double rope-twist handles. It is painted in a soft blue in the Chinese style with birds, plants and rock ornament below a scroll border, and beneath the short rim. The foot has stiff leaves and ju-i head motifs.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.530

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Earthenware - Delftware

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