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On View In:
Gallery 336
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Artist:
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Artist Unknown
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Title:
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Covered jar, one of a set of three
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Date:
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c. 1795
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Medium:
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Porcelain
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Dimensions:
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12 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (31.75 x 17.15 cm)
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Credit Line:
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Gift of James F. and Louise H. Bell in memory of James S. and Sallie M. Bell
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Location:
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Gallery 336
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Object Description
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Classification:
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Ceramic
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Physical Description:
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covered jars, set of three; each of four sides shows panels, large one on body, small ones on shoulder and neck; these panels display scenic landscapes in underglaze blue and white,(sea, temples, bridges, boats, figures, etc.); the spaces between panels partly filled with white stippling on the biscuit itself, and partly with elongated sprays of blue nd gold flowers; applied handles of dragons design; covers repeat motifs of bodies, and are surmounted with animal finials, blue covered with gold
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Creation Place:
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Asia, China
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Accession #:
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31.11.1a,b
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Owner:
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The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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