Jar 1810-40

Porcelain painted in underglaze blue | 20.3 x 23.0 x 23.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 53294

China

Description

An ovoid blue-and-white porcelain ‘ginger jar’ without its cover, with broad base recessed within the foot, having an unglazed band round the shoulder and neck. Painted round the sides is a sketchy river landscape with pavilions, boats and mountains.

Text adapted from Chinese and Japanese Works of Art in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen: Volume I.
People involved

Creator(s)

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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Porcelain painted in underglaze blue

porcelain

blue underglazed

Measurements

20.3 x 23.0 x 23.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Ceramics
Object type(s)
containers
vessels
vases
Subject(s)
Geography
Physiography
Mountains
Systematic geography
Landscapes
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Secular architecture
Pavilions
References

Other number(s)

C&J : Ayers, J., 2016. Chinese and Japanese Works of Art in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 3 vols., London – C&J 439

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