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Artist name:

Chinese



Artwork title:

Jar, export ware


Description: Porcelain jar with blueish-white glaze and polychrome enamel decoration; design consists of 2 large medallions containing a depiction of a female figure riding a unicorn with an infant in her one arm, a boy holds an umbrella over her head; the space between the medallions on both sides of the jar contains the Chinese characters for double joy; background is filled in with flowers and scrolls on a turquoise background; border above base has a yellow lotus petal design against a red background. Chinese export ware.

Artwork date(s): 18th/19th century
Artwork type: Eastern Collection
Medium: glazed ceramic
Measurements: H:220
Accession number: 538

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