'Hampton Court' jar
Jar and Lid
1660-1690 (made)
1660-1690 (made)
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Jars of this type are known as 'Hampton Court' jars after similar examples that survive at Hampton Court and were once owned by Queen Mary II, wife of William III. The shape and decorative style were copied in Europe during the 18th century, particularly at English factories such as Chelsea.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | 'Hampton Court' jar (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels |
| Brief description | 'Hampton Court' jar with lid, porcelain painted in overglaze enamels, Japan, Arita, 1660-1690 |
| Physical description | Jar and cover of hexagonal shape, the sides painted in blue, red, green, brown and black overglaze enamels; phoenixes on foliage alternating with foliage on the six sides; phoenixes in reserve panels on a brocade-like ground around the shoulders |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr Arthur Hurst |
| Summary | Jars of this type are known as 'Hampton Court' jars after similar examples that survive at Hampton Court and were once owned by Queen Mary II, wife of William III. The shape and decorative style were copied in Europe during the 18th century, particularly at English factories such as Chelsea. |
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| Accession number | C.381&A-1940 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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