Miniature Jar with Cover

Japan

late 18th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Miniature Jar with Cover
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: late 18th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Porcelain, with four pheasant medallions in scroll setting, enameled in blue, green, red and black with gold, on creamy white crackled glaze; diaper design in red and green enamels at neck; lowest register decorated with triangle pattern of gold striations; cover of silver alloy with floral design cut out and incised (Satsuma ware)
Dimensions: H. 4 5/8in. (11.7cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Gift of Philip A. Rollins, 1946
Object Number: 46.39.12a, b
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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