Hexagonal Jar, after a Japanese Original
Manufacturer
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
(English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
OriginEngland
PeriodGeorge II (1727-1760)
Datec.1752-1755
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 28.5 x 17.3 cm (11 1/4 x 6 13/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChelsea hexagonal jar and cover of ‘Hampton Court’ form, after a Kakiemon-style original. It is enamelled on three large panels with the ‘Three Friends of Winter’ - one each for pine, prunus and bamboo - alternated with three panels of turquiose foliate scrolls on a red ground centred by a gilt chrysanthemum. The shoulder and cover have the same alternating panel scheme, and it is topped by a button knob.
Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection
Object numberG08.6.2a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
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