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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Jar

1620-1720 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jar of porcelain. Inverted pear-shaped body with short cylindrical neck mounted in brass, on either side a prunus spray applied in relief.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain with applied reliefs and brass mount
Brief description
Dehua ware. Jar, porcelain with applied reliefs and brass mount, 1620-1720
Physical description
Jar of porcelain. Inverted pear-shaped body with short cylindrical neck mounted in brass, on either side a prunus spray applied in relief.
Dimensions
  • Height: 7.3cm
  • Diameter: 7cm
Styles
Marks and inscriptions
'J. R. Preece Collection No. 255.' under the base in a label
Credit line
Given by Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Dingwall D.S.O. through Art Fund
Production
label
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.585-1921

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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