Jar and Lid
1662-1722 (made)
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Porcelain jar and lid, painted in underglaze blue and gilding. It has vertical panels containing alternately court ladies and pots of flowers; round the top with floral sprays. The lid has a handle in the form of a lion, which appears at one time to have been gilt.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and gilded |
Brief description | Jar and lid, porcelain painted in underglaze blue and gilding, China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722) |
Physical description | Porcelain jar and lid, painted in underglaze blue and gilding. It has vertical panels containing alternately court ladies and pots of flowers; round the top with floral sprays. The lid has a handle in the form of a lion, which appears at one time to have been gilt. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'yu' mark
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Credit line | Given by Lady Orchardson |
Production | Register |
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Accession number | C.324&A-1916 |
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Record created | December 24, 2008 |
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