Ewer after an Yixing Form
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Date1711-1713
MediumGlazed red stoneware with black glaze in imitation of lacquer, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 19.2 x 11.5 cm (7 9/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
MarkingsImpressed pseudo-Chinese mark. Johanneum inventory number N-64P
DescriptionBöttger stoneware ewer and cover, after a Chinese Yixing water dropper or kendi original. It has a globular body and a tall narrow neck covered with a lustrous black glaze. It is moulded with dragons and flower sprays 'jappan'd' in red and picked out in gilding. The spout is in the shape of a dragon's head, and there is a domed cover with round knop.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.573a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1711-13
Object number: G83.1.572a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1730
Object number: G83.1.597
