Ewer

Unknown

late 15th century · Stonepaste; painted in blue under transparent glaze · Islamic Art

The pot-bellied form of this stonepaste ewer originated in Central Asia and spread to Ming China during the Timurid period. Made of metal, jade, or stonepaste, these objects incorporated elements borrowed from Chinese art, including, in this example, the blue-and-white color scheme and the decoration of long-necked ducks. Many of these ewers were also given dragon-shaped handles.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 15th century

Medium

Stonepaste; painted in blue under transparent glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1969