Porcelain from the Jingdezhen kilns 景德鎮窯, Jiangxi Province 江西省, Ming dynasty 明代 (1368-1644).
These pieces with decoration set off by the addition of gold leaf are known by their Japanese name kinrande 金襴手, “gold brocade”, as it was in Japan that they were particularly admired.
Ewer with gilt designs 紫色金鑭手花紋六角執壺
Ming dynasty, middle of 16th c.
CB-CC-1932-180
This exceptionally rare piece imitates the shape of a contemporary metal form. The gold decoration has been applied on an aubergine-purple enamel ground.Ewer with enamelled and gilt designs 金鑭手蓮花紋執壺
Ming dynasty, middle of 16th c.
CB-CC-1933-177Blue-glazed ewer with gilt designs 藍色金鑭手執壺
Ming dynasty, middle of 16th c.
CB-CC-1936-179Stem cup with gilt designs on red enamel ground 金鑭手鶴紋高足杯
Ming dynasty, middle of 16th c.
CB-CC-1933-173Bowl with gilt lotus design on red enamel ground 金鑭手蓮花紋碗
Ming dynasty, middle of 16th c.
CB-CC-1937-175
A mark under the foot reads: fu gui jia qi 富貴佳器 “fine vessel for the rich and honourable”.Bowl with gilt design 金鑭手碗
Ming dynasty, middle of 16th c.
CB-CC-1935-171
Similar bowls were used in Japanese tea ceremonies.Saucer with gilt designs on red enamel ground 金鑭手壽字盤
Ming dynasty, middle of 16th c.
CB-CC-1936-176
The interior includes the character shou 壽, meaning “longevity”