Caption

Pot with cover, blue-and-white porcelain, Chinese; plant motifs and mountain landscapes; decorative vessel; ceramics in Qing style; possibly 1st half of the 17th century; China; height 60 cm, diameter 36 cm; vessel; Qing 1644–1911 and Ming 1368–1644 periods noted; repossession provenance., A lidded ceramic jar decorated in blue and white sits against a dark gray background; the jar has a rounded body with a flared base and a domed lid topped by a small knob, all covered in intricate blue painted patterns on a white ground, including floral and scrolling motifs around the neck and body, a framed pictorial scene on the front showing human figures near a small table and plant, stylized floral medallions and foliate scrollwork filling the surrounding areas, a decorative band of repeating geometric and curving elements near the base, and blue detailing on the lid and rim.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A23_218

License type

Rights managed

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98.9Mb (1.8Mb) / 20.0in x 19.2in / 6000 x 5761 (300dpi)

Keywords

Pot cover blue- -white porcelain Chinese plant motifs mountain landscapes decorative vessel ceramics Qing style 1st half 17th century China height 60 cm diameter 36 cm vessel Qing 1644–1911 Ming 1368–1644 periods noted repossession provenance lidded ceramic jar decorated blue white sits dark gray background jar rounded body flared base domed lid topped small knob covered intricate blue painted patterns white ground floral scrolling motifs neck body framed pictorial scene front showing human figures near small table plant stylized floral medallions foliate scrollwork filling surrounding areas decorative band repeating geometric curving elements near base blue detailing lid rim.