CHINESE
Lidded jar
Ming dynasty, Wanli period 1573-1620

Medium
porcelain, enamel, wood

Measurements
(a-b) 16.5 × 16.2 cm diameter (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1921

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, south-east China, China

Accession Number
2092.a-b-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Porcelain, overglaze polychrome enamels on white on buff body. Ovoid with short neck: band of peonies alternating with peacocks, lotus panel foot band, floral panel and lattice grid at shoulder, key fret band at neck. Crack from neck into body. Lid: wood, stained, flat top with open work 'longevity' character.

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CHINESE
Lidded jar
Ming dynasty, Wanli period 1573-1620