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Ewer

Ewer, Persian form, pear-shaped body with spout and handle; painted in underglaze blue on white ground; blue is probably the 'Mahommedan Blue' especially popular in late Ming Period; characteristic 'Wall of China' motif on lip and foot; lotus design on neck; peony and leaves ornament body; very heavy

Date
18th century
In our collection
since November the 1st, 2016 up to now
Dimensions
11 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. (29.2 x 7.3 x 7.3 cm) (diameter, lip) 11 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (29.21 x 11.43 x 11.43 cm) (diameter, foot)
Location
G327
Medium
Porcelain
Price
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Composition
oxygen57%
atium31%
cadmium3%
zinc8%
iron0%
copper1%