Caption

Storage pot on a stand with a cover, Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 19th century. Blue-and-white porcelain storage pot decorated with butterflies, peonies, and floral motifs. Cover b round, decorated throughout with openwork peony flowers and tendrils. Stand c round, shallow, recessed with a central round recess; decorated with a tongue ornament and openwork. Vessel; height 19.0 cm, diameter 19.5 cm, weight 2.3 kg., A rounded ceramic jar with a carved dark wooden lid sits on an ornate dark wooden stand; the jar has a white background with blue painted floral and foliage designs, including large blossoms and leaves, and a decorative blue band near the top, while the wooden lid and stand show rich brown and reddish-brown tones.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A20_463

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Rights managed

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103.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 20.0in x 20.0in / 6000 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Storage pot stand cover Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 19th century Blue- -white porcelain storage pot decorated butterflies peonies floral motifs Cover b round decorated openwork peony flowers tendrils Stand c round shallow recessed central round recess tongue ornament openwork Vessel height 19.0 cm diameter 19.5 cm weight 2.3 kg rounded ceramic jar carved dark wooden lid sits ornate dark wooden stand jar white background blue painted floral foliage designs large blossoms leaves decorative blue band near top wooden lid rich brown reddish-brown tones.