Jar and Lid
1660-1680 (made)
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Jar with tapering sides, sloping shoulder, hexagonal neck and matching domed cover with button knob. It is painted in underglaze blue on alternate sides, with designs of chrysanthemum growing by rocks and a rose standing in a double gourd vase. Round the shoulder and lid are band of karakusa scroll with peony heads and on the neck is a key-fret pattern.
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 | Jar and lid, porcelain painted in underglaze blue; Japan, Arita kilns, Edo period, 1660-1680 |
| Physical description | Jar with tapering sides, sloping shoulder, hexagonal neck and matching domed cover with button knob. It is painted in underglaze blue on alternate sides, with designs of chrysanthemum growing by rocks and a rose standing in a double gourd vase. Round the shoulder and lid are band of karakusa scroll with peony heads and on the neck is a key-fret pattern. |
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| Gallery label | Jar and Lid
Porcelain decorated in undergiaze blue
JAPANESE (Arita ware, Kakiemon style)
About 1660-1680
C.38-1962(as at 2005) |
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| Accession number | C.38&A-1962 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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