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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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