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East Asian Art

Jar

Made in China, Asia

Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

Glazed porcelain with underglaze decoration
19 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches (49.5 x 41.9 cm)

Currently not on view

1944-20-82a,b

Gift of Major General and Mrs. William Crozier, 1944

Label

This octagonally shaped jar is decorated with designs of the Chinese standard script character for longevity, shou, along its shoulders, and each facet shows one of the "Eight Immortals."

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