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Pot (Mustard pot)
1750-1800
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Jingdezhen; China; Asia
Materials
- Porcelain (hard-paste)
- Lime (alkaline) glaze
Museum Object Number
1958.1949 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.1949 A, B
Object Name
Pot (Mustard pot)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Jingdezhen; China; Asia
Date
1750-1800
Subject(s)
- Chinoiserie
Materials
- Porcelain (hard-paste)
- Lime (alkaline) glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Molded
- Painted
- Gilded
Dimensions (inches)
3.307 (H) x 3.228 (L) x 2.411 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
8.4 (H) x 8.2 (L) x 6.125 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Length measurement is the diameter plus the handle
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Jorg, Christian J.A. Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. The Ming and Qing Dynasties.
• Vase with gilded powder blue-ground vases in garniture: p. 139, no. 147, China, early 18th C.Catalogue: Loesch, Anette, et al. 1998 Porcelain Collection in the Dresden Zwinger: Guide to the Permanent Collection.
• Bowl with somewhat similar style gilt basket of flowers against powdered blue ground: p. 78, Kangxi period (1662-1722). From Augustus the Strong collection, acquired 1725.Book: Strober, Eva. 2001 La maladie de porcelaine...: East Asian Porcelain from the Collection of Augustus the Strong.
• Early Chinese brush holder and discussion of powdered blue and gilt ornament: pp. 104-05, no. 44