Cloisonné Four-Sided Jar with Lid
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: brass;enamels;gilt
DimensionsOverall (height measurement includes lid): 55 x 24 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2004.027.001 a,b
DescriptionFour sided jar with facetted corners and lid. Body narrows slightly towards footed base. Cloisonne panels with blue backgrounds are on four sides as well as neck and lid. Motifs on panels include: chrysanthemums, cherry blossoms, magnolias etc. There are scroll-like patterns on cloisonne facets on corners. There is a group of gilded brass lingzhi fungus on top of the lid. Metal fittings on body include phoenix at top four corners and four horned creatures forming the feet at the corners of the base. There is a vertical rod with a medallion at centre connecting these two elements at the four corners of the jar.Colour: turquoise blue;multi-colours
Status
Not on view
Yixing Ware
Shiwan Ware
Shiwan Ware
