Jar
Artist/maker unknown, Chinese
Geography:
Made in China, Asia
Period:
Jiajing Period (1522-1566)Date:
1522-1566Medium:
Glazed porcelain with underglaze decoration (Jingdezhen ware)Dimensions:
19 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches (49.5 x 41.9 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
1944-20-82a,bCredit Line:
Gift of Major General and Mrs. William Crozier, 1944
Made in China, Asia
Period:
Jiajing Period (1522-1566)Date:
1522-1566Medium:
Glazed porcelain with underglaze decoration (Jingdezhen ware)Dimensions:
19 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches (49.5 x 41.9 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1944-20-82a,bCredit Line:
Gift of Major General and Mrs. William Crozier, 1944
Label:
This octagonally shaped jar is decorated with designs of the Chinese standard script character for longevity, shou, along its shoulders, and each facet shows one of the "Eight Immortals."
This octagonally shaped jar is decorated with designs of the Chinese standard script character for longevity, shou, along its shoulders, and each facet shows one of the "Eight Immortals."
