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Record 1 1986-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Porcelain and Fine Ceramics
  • Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
DEF

a porcelain jar having a wide mouth and a globular body tapering slightly toward the base and fitted with a cover.

OBS

In Chinese ceramics; ... It is generally thought that these jars were filled with sweetmeats, ginger and tea and were given to relatives and friends during the Chinese New Year holiday as a present, with the jars being returned to the owners.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Porcelaines
  • Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
CONT

Pot couvert, décor en réserve sur fond bleu "marbré". Porcelaine chinoise, début du XVIIIe siècle.

Spanish

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