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Potiche Jar
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Potiche Jar

Maker
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS
Date1368-1644
Mediumporcelain
Dimensions22 × 13 × 13 in. (55.9 × 33 × 33 cm.)
DescriptionA Ming dynasty Fahua-type porcelain potiche jar with lapis, turquoise and aubergine glazes. At the foot of the jar is a deep wave border. The design of figures presumably represents the eight immortals; He Xiangu who holds a Lingzhi (fungus), Li Gieguai, who holds a gourd, Zhang Guolao, who holds a bamboo drum, La Dongbin who holds a fly whisk, Lan Caihe, who holds a flower basket, Cao Guoqiu who holds a clapper, Han Ziangzi, who holds a flute, and Zhongli Quan, who holds a bare belly. The lid is carved out of teakwood and there is a crack that runs around jar at the bulge.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of Florence M. Quinn
Status
Not on view
Object number44.80
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