明嘉靖 景德鎮窯五彩描金孔雀牡丹紋執壺|Ewer with peacock and peonies

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mid-16th century · Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gold (Jingdezhen ware) · Asian Art

This brightly painted porcelain ewer illustrates a vivid cross-medium exchange of artistic design during the sixteenth century. The form is based on a metal wine ewer, while the bright red enamel embellished with golden birds and flowers is clearly inspired by luxury lacquer ware. The turquoise-blue enamel resembles similar colors commonly found on cloisonné and adds a fresh touch to the red-gold surface.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-16th century

Medium

Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gold (Jingdezhen ware)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of R. Albuquerque, 2016