New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Bulb Pot with Lid

Artist Unknown

CultureChinese

Date19th century

MediumPorcelain | Glaze | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 7 7/8 x 8 3/8 in. (20 x 21.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.186A

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DescriptionOne of a set of bulb pots with lids. Both pots are similar in shape and design. Each is squqre, has beveled corners, mouth larger than foot (both are flared). Molded bases of green, brown, and purple become part of the vine growing from 2 blue twisted handles. A large reserve in white is on each side; they contain flowers on the sides with handles, an armorial pattern with blue shield on third side, chinoisserie scene of four people on remaining side. Ground is painted with tiny iron red circles with gold dots at their centers. Everted foot rim has band of bamboo rimmed by gold lines. Interior and bottom white. Lids have five 3/4" diameter holes arranged symmetrically with floral sprays interspersed. Simgle diaper border in red, black and gold.

Exhibition History"China Trade Porcelain from the Collection of the Chyrsler Museum of Art" Chrysler Museum of Art, July 19, 1997 - October 30, 1998.