Mustard Pot
ca. 1700-1725 (made)
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Mustard pot of porcelain, globular in form with small straight-sided mouth and hollow, spreading pedestal foot, having a simple loop handle projecting from the shoulder with curled tip below; the circular, flat lid is rimmed in gilt metal with connection to a hinge attached by a leaf-shaped clip to the top of the handle, and having an upright shell-shaped thumbpiece; the addition of a small seated figure of a turbanned Indian provides a knob handle.
Painted in red, turquoise green, greyish aubergine and black enamels with some gilding. The sides are moulded with lotus-like petals picked out in gilt and containing flower spray of prunus, aster, orchid, etc.; floral scrollwork on the lid, and formal 'strapwork' down the handle; chevron and petal borders on the foot.
Painted in red, turquoise green, greyish aubergine and black enamels with some gilding. The sides are moulded with lotus-like petals picked out in gilt and containing flower spray of prunus, aster, orchid, etc.; floral scrollwork on the lid, and formal 'strapwork' down the handle; chevron and petal borders on the foot.
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilt |
Brief description | Mustard pot with European gilt metal mounts, porcelain decorated in overglaze enamels and gilt; Japan, Arita kilns, Edo period, ca. 1700-1725 |
Physical description | Mustard pot of porcelain, globular in form with small straight-sided mouth and hollow, spreading pedestal foot, having a simple loop handle projecting from the shoulder with curled tip below; the circular, flat lid is rimmed in gilt metal with connection to a hinge attached by a leaf-shaped clip to the top of the handle, and having an upright shell-shaped thumbpiece; the addition of a small seated figure of a turbanned Indian provides a knob handle. Painted in red, turquoise green, greyish aubergine and black enamels with some gilding. The sides are moulded with lotus-like petals picked out in gilt and containing flower spray of prunus, aster, orchid, etc.; floral scrollwork on the lid, and formal 'strapwork' down the handle; chevron and petal borders on the foot. |
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Gallery label | Mustard Pot and two Salts
Porcelain with enamel decoration and gilding (contemporary European mounts on mustard pot)
JAPANESE (Imari ware); about 1670-1690
FE.73, 74, 75-1970(as at 2005) |
Credit line | Given by Miss E. Humphreys-Owen |
Object history | En-suite with FE.74, 75-1970 (two standing salts). |
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Bibliographic reference | Ayers, J., Impey, O. and Mallet, J.V.G., Porcelain for Palaces : The Fashion for Japan in Europe, 1650-1750, London : Oriental Ceramic Society, 1990 |
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Accession number | FE.73-1970 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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