Ovoid-shaped covered jar with 'qilin' (mythical animals)
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen period (1628-1644)
Datec.1635-1644
MediumPorcelain, underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall (G99.1.13a-b): 30.5 x 20.8 cm (12 x 8 3/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChinese porcelain oviform jar and cover of ovoid form (Guan-shape) with inward sloping neck. It is supported on a tall straight foot, incised with classic scroll border at the shoulder and shallow domed cover. Decorated in underglaze blue with a qilin, goat, a lion-dog and a mythical beast seated among rockwork, foliage and mountains and cloud scrolls.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG99.1.13a-b
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Adam Friedrich von Löwenfinck
c.1735
Object number: G83.1.649
Artist / Maker: Winterthur
c.1650
Object number: G96.5.418
