Ewer
This unusual vessel reflects the Qing court’s adoption of foreign designs. While the fine incision under the light-green glaze recalls decorations on early Ming-dynasty Longquan celadons, the shape is likely based on a metal or glass pitcher from the Islamic world. Yongzheng-era imperial porcelains also appear in this shape with blue-and-white and other, monochrome glazes. Fusing Chinese materials and an Islamic form, the wares pay homage to both traditions.
Artwork Details
- 清雍正 景德鎮窯青瓷花澆
- Title: Ewer
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng mark and period (1723–35)
- Culture: China
- Medium: Porcelain with incised decoration under celadon glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
- Dimensions: H. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm)
- Classification: Ceramics
- Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Fan, 1981
- Object Number: 1981.468
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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Chinese
1368–1644
Manufactory Medici Porcelain Manufactory
ca. 1575–87
Chinese
late 16th–early 17th century
Manufactory Medici Porcelain Manufactory
ca. 1575–80
Author Fu Wang
1752
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