Charcoal Brazier with Medicine Pot
Artist
Shiwan Ware
(Chinese)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: stoneware;bisque
DimensionsOverall (measurements for brazier; ewer: 8 cm ht x 11.7 cm width): 9.8 x 11.2 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of the American Friends of Canada through the generosity of Carol Potter Peckham
Object number2007.007.030 a-c
DescriptionThe brazier is a roughly cylindrical shape , narrowing towards the base, and with a rectangular opening at the base on one side. There is a raised decorative panel above the opening, which is banner-like with bamboo, flowers, Chinese characters, and a scroll pattern border. There are three triangular details for the accommodation of grills, on the rim as well as three c.1/2 down on the interior sides of the brazier. The ewer is small and circular with a hollow cylindrical side handle and a delicate narrow spout and oval top opening. The lid is circular with a recessed centre and a small "pinched" finial ".Status
Not on view
