Caption

Ginger vessel with lid, Chinese, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period 1662–1722. Porcelain spice vessel ovoid. Decoration: flowering plum branches covering the entire surface against a cracked ice ornament background. Height 41.0 cm; width 25.0 cm., A lidded ceramic jar with an overall blue background and white floral motifs covering its rounded body and lid, the surface showing a crackled texture; the flowers appear in clusters with branching stems and small buds, and the jar sits on a light surface against a dark backdrop, with visible colors including blue, white, black, gray, and a hint of beige at the base.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A22_382

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Rights managed

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43.0Mb (1.6Mb) / 11.1in x 15.1in / 3328 x 4520 (300dpi)

Keywords

Ginger vessel lid Chinese Qing dynasty Kangxi period 1662–1722 Porcelain spice vessel ovoid Decoration flowering plum branches covering entire surface cracked ice ornament background Height 41.0 cm width 25.0 cm lidded ceramic jar blue background white floral motifs covering rounded body surface showing crackled texture flowers clusters branching stems small buds jar sits light surface dark backdrop visible colors blue white black gray hint beige base.