Jar and Lid
1550-1600 (made)
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Chinese blue and white ceramics were much sought after outside China and found ready markets throughout the world. Large jars of this type were commonly exported to Middle Eastern markets where they were often customised with locally made metal mounts and fittings. The lid of this jar was made in Iran, probably in the late 16th or early 17th century.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue |
| Brief description | Blue and white porcelain jar (with Persian chased brass lid), one of a pair, China (Jingdezhen), Ming dynasty, 1550-1600 |
| Physical description | Porcelain, multi-lobed jar, painted in underglaze blue on the main body with stylised lotus flowers, with scroll work around neck and overlapping lotus petals around the base. Persian made cover of chased brass, depicting figures and geometric patterns. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Robert Murdoch Smith, accessioned in 1876. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. Bought in Persia (Iran).;; |
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| Summary | Chinese blue and white ceramics were much sought after outside China and found ready markets throughout the world. Large jars of this type were commonly exported to Middle Eastern markets where they were often customised with locally made metal mounts and fittings. The lid of this jar was made in Iran, probably in the late 16th or early 17th century. |
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| Accession number | 1568:1, 2-1876 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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