Covered Ewer with Decoration of Birds and Flowers
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Qing Dynasty
Date19th century
MediumPorcelain | Blue and white wear
DimensionsOverall: 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.149
DescriptionEwer and lid. Pear-shaped ewer has graceful curved spout, a handle formed of two coils looped together at its apex. Lid has terminals for coil loop handle but pieces broken off. Lid has design of dragonfly and flowers; body has two birds sitting on a flowering branch on one side; opposite side has flowering shrub. Squared spiral borders foot. Bottom and interior glazed. Blue and white ware: porcelain with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue
