Covered jar, one of a pair
One of a pair of covered jars, inverted pear or baluster-shaped. White ground with applied low relief decoration of leaves, stems and berries in overglaze (or enamel) red, aubergine, green and gold; these form panels in the center of which front and back, is a basket of flowers, butterflies and sprigs of roses. Sprays of flowers between panels. On shoulders, four overglaze terracotta mice,high relief. Fitted covers with low relief flowers as on body, and surmounted with gold, white and terra cotta. 'Fu Dog' finials.
- Date
- 1736-1795
- In our collection
- since August the 6th, 2015 up to now
- Dimensions
- 12 in. (30.48 cm)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Porcelain with enamel and gilded decoration
- Price
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- Composition
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iron 23% oxygen 76% atium 1%