Covered ewer with metal mount; decorated with two leaf-shaped panels: a scholar with his servant and ladies
| Accession Nr.: | 59.29.1 |
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| Type: | vessel; pottery |
| Date of production: |
1573–1619
Ming dynasty |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collected by Vince Wartha |
| Marks: | Six-character reign mark Da Ming Jiajing nian zhi ('Made in the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty'), but it was made later |
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| Materials: | brass; porcelain |
| Techniques: | gilt; underglaze blue |
| Dimensions: | height: 27.8 cm diameter (base): 7.3 cm |
This ewer is of an elongated pear-shape. It has a cover, decorated with a gilt copper mounting attached to the handle (made in Europe). Its handle is curved, its lip is elongated. The uppermost part of the cover forms a lotus bud. The two sides are decorated with a scene in a pointed, leaf-shaped panel.