Potiche Jar

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: porcelain, wucai; overglaze

DimensionsOverall: 16.1 x 20.1 cm Base: 11.6 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Mr. Syd Hoare, Vancouver

Object number1965.067.001

DescriptionGround lip & unglazed flat base. Wucai (five colour) overglaze decoration of flowers, chrysanthemum, peach, blossom, magnolia & orchid with rock. 'Feather' background drawn in red. Metal loop handles swing on chrysanthemum fittings, these appear to be Japanese, the jar may have been used as a mizusashi in the tea ceremony.

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