Ewer with peacock and peonies

mid-16th century

Not on view

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.

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明嘉靖景德鎮窯五彩描金孔雀牡丹紋執壺
Title: Ewer with peacock and peonies
Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing period (1522–1566)
Date: mid-16th century
Culture: China
Medium: Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gold (Jingdezhen ware)
Dimensions: H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Gift of R. Albuquerque, 2016
Object Number: 2016.126a, b
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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