Ewer and Lid
late 16th century-17th century (made)
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Ewer and lid, one of a pair, in the form of a European, with bearded face and flowing robe. The ewer has a removable conical hat, rimmed in ormolu. The right knee is raised, the left hand is on the hip and the right arm is raised to form the spout. It has an ormolu base, and glazed overall in turquoise and blue.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Glazed earthenware with ormolu mount |
| Brief description | Ewer and lid (one of a pair), in form of European, glazed earthenware with European ormolu mount; China, Qing dynasty, late 16th-17th century |
| Physical description | Ewer and lid, one of a pair, in the form of a European, with bearded face and flowing robe. The ewer has a removable conical hat, rimmed in ormolu. The right knee is raised, the left hand is on the hip and the right arm is raised to form the spout. It has an ormolu base, and glazed overall in turquoise and blue. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr C. N. Ades, in memory of his wife Andrée |
| Object history | One of a pair of lidded ewers, FE.33 to C-1978. |
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| Accession number | FE.33B&C-1978 |
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| Record created | February 23, 2010 |
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