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Ewer in Shape of Tibetan Monk’s Cap

mid-18th century
Not on view
This shape was introduced to the repertory of Chinese ceramics in the fourteenth century due in part to the prominence of Tibetan monks and practices at the Mongol Yuan (1271–1368) court.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Ewer in Shape of Tibetan Monk’s Cap
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong mark and period (1736–95)
  • Date: mid-18th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Porcelain painted with copper red under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
  • Dimensions: H. with cover: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
  • Object Number: 29.100.314
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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