Jar with cover, one of a pair with F1992.11a-b

One of a pair of blue and white jars and covers, Kangxi period, of large size, the slender bodies molded with lappets enclosing lotus flowers and scrolls and surrounded by pine borders, below a diaper pattern, the flared neck painted with two large lotus sprays, the lids with six lappets encircling a blue knob.

Historical period(s)
Qing dynasty, mid 17th-early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with cobalt pigment under clear glaze
Style
Jingdezhen ware
Dimensions
H x Diam (assembled): 51.1 × 20.8 cm (20 1/8 × 8 3/16 in)
Geography
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen
Credit Line
Purchase — funds provided by the Friends of Asian Arts and the Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection
Accession Number
F1992.10a-b
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Ceramic, Vessel
Type

Jar

Keywords
China, cobalt pigment, Jingdezhen ware, lotus, pine tree, porcelain, Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911)
Provenance

To 1992
The Chinese Porcelain Company, New York, NY, to 1992

From 1992
Freer Gallery of Art, purchased from The Chinese Porcelain Company in 1992

Previous Owner(s) and Custodian(s)

The Chinese Porcelain Company Established 1984

Description

One of a pair of blue and white jars and covers, Kangxi period, of large size, the slender bodies molded with lappets enclosing lotus flowers and scrolls and surrounded by pine borders, below a diaper pattern, the flared neck painted with two large lotus sprays, the lids with six lappets encircling a blue knob.

Published References
  • Khalil Rizk, Conor Mahony. The Chinese Porcelain Company: A Dealer's Record 1985-2000. New York. p. 106.
Collection Area(s)
Chinese Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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