East Asian Art Large Jar and Cover Made in China, AsiaQing Dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi Period (1662-1722) Artist/maker unknown, Chinese Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration (Famille Noire) * Gallery 226, Asian Art, second floor 1955-50-72a,b The Alfred and Margaret Caspary Memorial Gift, 1955 |
LabelThe mirror-black background seen on this jar gives this type of ware its European name, famille noire, and dramatically sets off the colorful floral motifs.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
