Porcelain Ewer in the Shape of a Bucket

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: porcelain; glaze; gold

DimensionsOverall (diameter of lid: 3.7 cm): 20.5 x 14.4 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of the Estate of Elizabeth Stewart

Object number2009.029.034 a,b

DescriptionEwer is in the shape of a cylindrical bucket or barrel with a U-shaped, branch-like handle with mushrooms at top centre. The mostly enclosed top has a small circular hole with a mushroom cap lid and a small hexagonal shaped spout. Exterior is decorated with vertical grooves (staves) and horizontal rope-like hoop details. There are decorative floral designs in glaze on the top as well as depictions of vines and gourds(?) on the sides.

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