Ewer, silver mounts with German coin, dated 1626
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen period (1628-1644)
Datec.1635-1640
MediumPorcelain, underglaze cobalt blue; white metal
DimensionsOverall (G01.2.40): 17.5 x 13.3 x 12.7 cm (6 7/8 x 5 1/4 x 5 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChinese ewer, silver mounts set with German silver coin c.1626. It has a blue and white globular body with applied handle, tall narrow neck, and painted with a scene of a river landscape with boats. There are tulip bands at the neck, foliate and scroll bands at shoulder, and clouds on the handle, and a double lappet band at the base.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.40
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
1711-1713
Object number: G83.1.573a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1879
Object number: G09.9.1
