jar with lid

33.1221

jar with lid

33.1221

Description

Porcelain jar with lid. Red ground decorated with 'Ho' (crane) birds which are said to be the aerial coursers of the immortals. There are two white reserves on the body, filled with enamelled floral and bird decorations. The borders of the panels are decorated with various mosaic, etc. patterns, conventional blue designs at base.
Inscription is not deciphered

Collection

Japanese Art

Object Type

Jar

Material

Porcelain

Schools/Culture/Period

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Technique

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Date

19th century CE

Location

Japan