Jar and Lid
1700-10 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This lidded jar was produced at the kilns of Jingdezhen, in south-east China, during the early 18th century, when the fashion for Chinese porcelain was at its highest in Europe. Jingdezhen was at the time the most important ceramic centre in China, supplying both the domestic and export markets.
Porcelain objects were used in the residences of aristocrats and wealthy people as tableware or exhibited on on wall brackets, in cabinets or around mirrors in the so-called 'porcelain rooms'. One of the largest collection of Chinese porcelain known in Europe belonged to August the Strong of Saxony (d. 1733), who owned more than 21,000 pieces.
Porcelain objects were used in the residences of aristocrats and wealthy people as tableware or exhibited on on wall brackets, in cabinets or around mirrors in the so-called 'porcelain rooms'. One of the largest collection of Chinese porcelain known in Europe belonged to August the Strong of Saxony (d. 1733), who owned more than 21,000 pieces.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
|
| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue |
| Brief description | Porcelain jar and lid, painted in underglaze blue with floral scrolls, Jingdezhen, China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722) |
| Physical description | Porcelain jar and lid, with olive-shaped body, short foot and flattened domed lid. Painted in underglaze blue with floral scrolls, the so-called "tiger-lily pattern". |
| Dimensions |
|
| Styles | |
| Marks and inscriptions | An artemisia leaf in a double circle, in underglaze blue on the base |
| Gallery label | Jar with feathered scrolls
China, Jingdezhen, 1700–10
Museum no. C.596&A-1910. Salting Bequest(September 2009) |
| Credit line | Salting Bequest |
| Object history | Bequeathed by Mr. George Salting, accessioned in 1910. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This lidded jar was produced at the kilns of Jingdezhen, in south-east China, during the early 18th century, when the fashion for Chinese porcelain was at its highest in Europe. Jingdezhen was at the time the most important ceramic centre in China, supplying both the domestic and export markets. Porcelain objects were used in the residences of aristocrats and wealthy people as tableware or exhibited on on wall brackets, in cabinets or around mirrors in the so-called 'porcelain rooms'. One of the largest collection of Chinese porcelain known in Europe belonged to August the Strong of Saxony (d. 1733), who owned more than 21,000 pieces. |
| Other number | Loan no. 328 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.596&A-1910 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | December 15, 2008 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
