Ewer with peacock and peonies

China

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This brightly painted porcelain ewer illustrates a vivid cross-medium exchange of artistic design during the sixteenth century. The form is based on a metal wine ewer, while the bright red enamel embellished with golden birds and flowers is clearly inspired by luxury lacquer ware. The turquoise-blue enamel resembles similar colors commonly found on cloisonné and adds a fresh touch to the red-gold surface.

Ewer with peacock and peonies, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gold (Jingdezhen ware), China

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Ewer with peacock and peonies, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gold (Jingdezhen ware), China
Ewer with peacock and peonies, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gold (Jingdezhen ware), China
Ewer with peacock and peonies, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gold (Jingdezhen ware), China
Ewer with peacock and peonies, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gold (Jingdezhen ware), China
Ewer with peacock and peonies, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gold (Jingdezhen ware), China

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