Ewer
1680-1720 (made), ca. 1715-1730 (decorated)
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| Place of origin |
This ewer was made in Fujian, south China. Originally of white porcelain, it was decorated in coloured enamels after its arrival in the Netherlands.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain decorated in overglaze enamels and gold |
| Brief description | Ewer and lid, porcelain, decorated with a tiger, bamboos and hawthorn sprays, made in China (Dehua), 1680-1720, decorated in the Netherlands about 1715-30. |
| Physical description | Overdecorated in Holland in imitation of the Kakiemon style. |
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| Gallery label | Chinese ewer with Dutch enamelling
China, Dehua, 1680–1720, decorated in the
Netherlands about 1715–30
Museum no. C.41&A-1970. Given by Miss E. Humphreys-Owen(2009) |
| Credit line | Given by Miss E. Humphreys-Owen |
| Summary | This ewer was made in Fujian, south China. Originally of white porcelain, it was decorated in coloured enamels after its arrival in the Netherlands. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.41&A-1970 |
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| Record created | March 26, 2003 |
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