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East Asian Art

Large Jar and Cover

Made in China, Asia

Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi Period (1662-1722)

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration - Famille Noire
Height: 22 1/2 inches (57.2 cm)

* Gallery 226, Asian Art, second floor

1955-50-72a,b

The Alfred and Margaret Caspary Memorial Gift, 1955

Label

The mirror-black background seen on this jar gives this type of ware its European name, famille noire, and dramatically sets off the colorful floral motifs.

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