Covered jar 鳳凰紋大罐
Ceramics
China
Subject/design:
Floral and animal decor
Materials:
Porcelain
Technique:
Blue glaze and slip design
Date:
Ming dynasty (1368-1644), middle to second half of 16th century
Size:
Height 60 cm
Place of origin:
China, Jiangxi, imperial kilns of Jingdezhen
Description:
A deep violet blue glaze is overpainted with pinkish-white porcelain slip, showing residual traces of gilding. On the belly, stands a phoenix among rocks and a peony in bloom, as well as cranes surrounded by lotuses and bamboo. On the shoulder, seahorses and unicorns qilin 麒麟 gambol in the waves. The cover depicts four Buddhist lions playing with embroidered balls.
Inventory number:
CB.CC0.1939.210
Copyright:
Fondation Baur
Photographer:
Marian Gérard