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Ewer with a lion-formed handle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ewer with a lion-formed handle by Unidentified Artist. The ewer is on a rectangular base with a design around the bottom. The ewer's body is predominantly dark green with a floral pattern. A spout extends from the left side. The handle is formed from a green lion figure with a red and green pattern. The lion's mouth holds the ewer's lid and its left paw grips the body. A small green creature sits on top of the lid. The ewer and lion handle display a variety of colors including dark green, red, purple, green, and beige. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted with polychrome enamels over the biscuit (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 481 px
Museum record:
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