Covered Cylindrical Jar with Decoration of Flowers and Handles in the Form of Lion Heads
VesselsChinese17th century

Covered Cylindrical Jar with Decoration of Flowers and Handles in the Form of Lion Heads

17th century

Classification
Vessels
Medium
Biscuit porcelain with applique molded handles and decoration painted in green, aubergine, and black enamels against a yellow enamel ground; with spurious underglaze cobalt-blue mark reading "Da Ming Jiajing nian zhi" on base and inside of cover
Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing dynasty, 1644-1911
Century
17th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 19.1 x Diam. 17.5 cm (7 1/2 x 6 7/8 in.)

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