Large Baluster Jar with Phoenix and Figure of Hawk on Lid
Large baluster jar with a phoenix and figure of hawk on lid. The jar has a white background with blue, orange, and brown designs. The body of the jar is bulbous, tapering to a narrow base and widening to a large mouth. The lid is domed with a small finial on top. The finial is white and shaped like a vase. The lid has a figure of a hawk and a phoenix. The jar and lid have intricate designs featuring trees, clouds, and geometric patterns. The jar sits on a gray surface with a gray background that is darker at the top. A shadow is cast to the right of the jar.
Artwork details
- Date:
- late 17th–early 18th century
- Medium:
- Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration, overglaze enamels, and gold (Arita ware, Ko Imari type)
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 468 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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