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Covered Jar (stand)

1573–1620

China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign

(1573-1620)
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Medium
porcelain with blue underglaze decoration and overglaze enamels in red, green, and yellow
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John L. Severance Fund 1957.62.c
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In the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This covered porcelain jar has blue underglaze and overglaze in red, green and blue enamels. It shows Ming dynasty advancements in porcelain decoration and the creative mind of the talented artisans who made it.
A warm reddish-brown polished wood stand features a circular top and base ring connected by six bowed legs. The top has a recessed central opening and light-colored inscriptions around its rim. Each leg flares into small decorative points at its connection to the rings. The smooth wood reveals a subtle grain, the entire structure creating a low, symmetrical profile.

Covered Jar (stand)

1573–1620

China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1573-1620)

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