Ewer and Lid
19th century (made)
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Ewer and cover of porcelain, painted in red, green blue, black, yellow, mauve and gold. Pear-shaped body, slender neck, loop handle in the form of a dragon painted in green and red. The curved spout held to the body by a dragon. On one side three figures, two standing, one sitting, on the other a lady with attendants. Round the neck and cover formal flower and leaf pattern in colours on a gold ground.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilt |
| Brief description | Ewer and cover, porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilt; Japan, Kutani kilns, 19th century |
| Physical description | Ewer and cover of porcelain, painted in red, green blue, black, yellow, mauve and gold. Pear-shaped body, slender neck, loop handle in the form of a dragon painted in green and red. The curved spout held to the body by a dragon. On one side three figures, two standing, one sitting, on the other a lady with attendants. Round the neck and cover formal flower and leaf pattern in colours on a gold ground. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'fuku' (Mark in black and green in a square panel)
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| Credit line | Given by Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Dingwall D.S.O. through Art Fund |
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| Accession number | C.583:1, 2-1921 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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