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Globular Jar

DepartmentAsian Art

CultureChinese

Date16th century

MediumEarthenware with slip and alkaline glazes

Dimensionsh. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Breece, III

Object number86.139

Geography

Place madeChina

General regionAsia

DescriptionFahua jar with globular body, wide mouth, and a ring foot of triangular section, decorated in raised line with three floral sprays around the belly between a cloud scroll border at the mouth and a border of lappets at the bottom. The jar is covered with turquoise, dark bluish-aubergine and pale yellow overglaze enamels. The recessed base, interior and mouth rim are covered with a thin green glaze.

Not on view

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