Lidded Ewer
1368-1398 (made)
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This ewer for wine is painted with a floral design using copper as a colourant. It has not fired successfully and in some places the colour has turned grey rather than the intended red.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze red |
| Brief description | Porcelain ewer and lid painted in underglaze red, China, Jingdezhen, 1368-1398 |
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| Gallery label | Ewer with floral design
Hongwu reign period
1368-1398
Porcelain painted in copper red
Jingdezhen kilns, south China
Museum no. C.857-1936(2007) |
| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
| Summary | This ewer for wine is painted with a floral design using copper as a colourant. It has not fired successfully and in some places the colour has turned grey rather than the intended red. |
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| Accession number | C.857-1936 |
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| Record created | April 1, 2008 |
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