Large Jar and Cover
Artist/maker unknown, Chinese
Geography:
Made in China, Asia
Period:
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)Date:
Kangxi Period (1662-1722)Medium:
Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration (Famille Noire)Dimensions:
Height: 22 1/2 inches (57.2 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
1955-50-72a,bCredit Line:
The Alfred and Margaret Caspary Memorial Gift, 1955
Made in China, Asia
Period:
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)Date:
Kangxi Period (1662-1722)Medium:
Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration (Famille Noire)Dimensions:
Height: 22 1/2 inches (57.2 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
* Gallery 226, Asian Art, second floor
Accession Number:1955-50-72a,bCredit Line:
The Alfred and Margaret Caspary Memorial Gift, 1955
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The 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.
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