Covered Jug
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese
Dateca. 1820
MediumPorcelain | enamels
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number77.101
Not on view
DescriptionCovered jug. Large jug has rounded body, "twisted vine" handle with gilded orange splayed terminals. Wide band of enameled decoration around mouth, short, wide, spout and lid depicting birds, butterflies, flowers and fish. Body contains indoor scene of many figures seated and standing with a laden table behind them. Dome lid has gilded, moulded dog in crouching position on top.Exhibition History"China Trade Porcelain from the Collection of the Chyrsler Museum of Art" Chrysler Museum of Art, July 19, 1997 - October 30, 1998.
Unknown
late 17th - early 18th century
