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In the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This covered porcelain jar has blue underglaze and overglaze in red, green, and blue enamels. It shows Ming dynasty advancements in porcelain decoration and the creative mind of the talented artisans who made it.
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135009
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Covered Jar
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135009
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object
title
Covered Jar
description
In the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This covered porcelain jar has blue underglaze and overglaze in red, green, and blue enamels. It shows Ming dynasty advancements in porcelain decoration and the creative mind of the talented artisans who made it.
date
1573–1620
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CC0
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CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q80027837
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Ceramic
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Overall: 10.2 cm (4 in.)
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China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1573-1620)
accession
1957.62.a
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porcelain with blue underglaze decoration and overglaze enamels in red, green, and yellow
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Covered Jar, 1573–1620. China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1573-1620). Porcelain with blue underglaze decoration and overglaze enamels in red, green, and yellow; overall: 10.2 cm (4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1957.62.a
collection
China - Ming Dynasty
inscriptions
inscription
大明萬曆年製
inscription_translation
Da Ming Wanli nianzhi (Made in the Great Ming dynasty, Wanli reign)
inscription_remark
6-character inscription on the base is enclosed by double ring.
didYouKnow
This jar is painted with 16 figures of all ages enjoying a garden setting.
citations
citation
The Cleveland Museum of Art. <em>The Cleveland Museum of Art Handbook.</em> Cleveland, OH: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1958.
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Mentioned and Reproduced: cat. no. 866
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Mayuyama, Junkichi 繭山順吉, ed. <em>Chinese Ceramics in the West: Compendium of Chinese Ceramic Masterpieces in European and American Collection</em> 欧米蒐蔵中国陶磁図錄. Tokyo: Mayuyama & Co, 1960.
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Reproduced: pl. 108
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Lee, Sherman E. <em>A History of Far Eastern Art</em>. New York: H.N. Abrams, 1964.
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Mentioned and Reproduced: p. 409, colorplate no 41
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The Cleveland Museum of Art. <em>Handbook of the Cleveland Museum of Art/1966</em>. Cleveland, OH: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1966.
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Reproduced: p. 267
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The Cleveland Museum of Art. <em>Handbook of the Cleveland Museum of Art/1969</em>. Cleveland, OH: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1969.
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Reproduced: p. 267
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The Cleveland Museum of Art. <em>Handbook of the Cleveland Museum of Art/1978</em>. Cleveland, OH: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1978.
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Reproduced: p. 354
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Lion-Goldschmidt, Daisy. <em>Ming Porcelain</em>. London: Thames and Hudson, 1978.
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Mentioned and Reproduced: p. 199, no. 196
citation
Sporre, Dennis J. <em>The Creative Impulse: An Introduction to the Arts</em>. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2000.
page_number
Reproduced: p. 371, no. 12.19
citation
Sporre, Dennis J. <em>The Creative Impulse: An Introduction to the Arts</em>. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2003.
creditline
John L. Severance Fund
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2026-05-29 06:54:08.525000
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135009
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Chinese Art
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China - Ming Dynasty
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porcelain with blue underglaze decoration and overglaze enamels in red, green, and yellow
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