Large Jar and Cover
Artist/maker unknown, Chinese
Geography:
Made in China, Asia
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
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:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1955-50-72a,bCredit Line:
The Alfred and Margaret Caspary Memorial Gift, 1955
Label:
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.
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.
