Vase and Lid
1683-1710 (made)
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This vase, known by the conventional term 'ginger jar', is a typical example of blue and white porcelain produced at the time of the Kangxi emperor (r. 1662-1722), and particularly popular in Europe in the late 1800s.
The decoration of prunus blossoms and branches against a background of cracked ice may signify that this jar was intended as present for the New Year.
The decoration of prunus blossoms and branches against a background of cracked ice may signify that this jar was intended as present for the New Year.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue |
| Brief description | Porcelain 'ginger' jar with lid, painted in underglaze blue with plum blossoms, ca. 1683-1710 |
| Physical description | Porcelain jar with lid, decorated in underglaze blue with prunus blossoms on a background of cracked ice |
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| Gallery label | Jar and cover with prunus blossoms
China, Kangxi reign, 1683-1710, painted in underglaze blue
The prunus blossoms on a background of cracked ice may signify that the jar was intended as a gift for the New Year.
Museum no. 274&A-1886(2009) |
| Object history | Purchased from James Orrock (48 Bedford Square), accessioned in 1886. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. Bought from the James Orrock's collection;; |
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| Summary | This vase, known by the conventional term 'ginger jar', is a typical example of blue and white porcelain produced at the time of the Kangxi emperor (r. 1662-1722), and particularly popular in Europe in the late 1800s. The decoration of prunus blossoms and branches against a background of cracked ice may signify that this jar was intended as present for the New Year. |
| Bibliographic reference | Bushell, Stephen, Chinese Art Volume II. Victoria and Albert Museum Art Handbook. London, H. M. Stationery Office, 1906.
fig. 25, also p.35 |
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| Accession number | 274&A-1886 |
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| Record created | August 20, 2008 |
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