Covered two-handled jar with chinoiserie designs
CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, Greater London, England
PeriodAnne (1702-1707)
Dateca.1690-1710
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.538a): 16 x 15.5 x 15 cm (6 5/16 x 6 1/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
Overall (G83.1.538b): 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. (5.7 x 9.5 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA covered jar of depressed blue globular shape with double scroll handles on the shoulders. It is painted in dark blue with panels of birds against Chinese style river scenes, and reserved on a ground of flower heads and other foliate motifs.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.538a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
