Jar
1628-1644 (made)
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Jar of squat ovoid shape with short, narrow cylindrical neck and recessed base. Painted in a rich blue round the sides are a growing pine and a prunus tree and bamboos swathed in mist, with petal border on the shoulder and stiff leaves round the neck.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue |
Brief description | Jar, porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue; China (Jingdezhen), Ming dynasty, Chongzhen mark and period (1628-1644) |
Physical description | Jar of squat ovoid shape with short, narrow cylindrical neck and recessed base. Painted in a rich blue round the sides are a growing pine and a prunus tree and bamboos swathed in mist, with petal border on the shoulder and stiff leaves round the neck. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Chongzhen' written one above the other in blackish blue on the base |
Credit line | Given by Mr E. V. Lee |
Object history | Bought by the donor at Sotheby's on May 18, 1971, Lot 221 for £320 and reproduced in the catalogue. |
Production | label |
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Accession number | FE.14-1971 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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