Minneapolis Institute of Art
Large Storage Jar with Cover
China
- Date
- 17th-18th century
- Medium
- Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
This large storage jar is decorated in shades of underglaze blue with an overall pattern of scrolling lotuses borne on cloud-like leafy tendrils and four shou or longevity character roundels superimposed on the shoulders. The four-character inscription in underglaze blue adorning the lip of the mouth reads “Made in the reign of Kangxi.” The best blue-and-white porcelain produced under the Kangxi emperor is superb and rivals other Chinese blue-and-white wares from earlier periods. As demonstrated by this jar, Kangxi blue-and-white ware is characterized by sophisticated designs and technical finesse. Here, a fine, thin, slightly bluish, silky glaze was applied over a very white body. China, Asia
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