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Covered two-handled jar with chinoiserie designs

CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, Greater London, England
PeriodAnne (1702-1707)
Datec.1690-1710
MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, cobalt oxide, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.538a): 16 x 15.5 x 15 cm (6 5/16 x 6 1/8 x 5 7/8 in.) Overall (G83.1.538b): 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. (5.7 x 9.5 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA covered jar of depressed blue globular shape with double scroll handles on the shoulders. It is painted in dark blue with panels of birds against Chinese style river scenes, and reserved on a ground of flower heads and other foliate motifs.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.538a-b
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Earthenware - Delftware
Status
On view
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