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Source Description
A covered jar in the shape of a globe on a pedestal. The decoration evokes a three-dimensional illusion of a net bag, tied with tassels at the top, swelling and overflowing with of a variety of flowers from different seasons (chrysanthemums, peonies, morning glories, lilies, etc.) The inside surface of the lid is enameled with flowers, leaves and butterflies. The lid has a gilt bronze finial in the shape of a closed chrysanthemum. The enamel is translucent and semi-opaque.
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Document identity
localId
37735
label
Spherical Jar with Flowers in a Basket
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obj
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object
citationUrl
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1
Source metadata
id
37735
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Spherical Jar with Flowers in a Basket
description
A covered jar in the shape of a globe on a pedestal. The decoration evokes a three-dimensional illusion of a net bag, tied with tassels at the top, swelling and overflowing with of a variety of flowers from different seasons (chrysanthemums, peonies, morning glories, lilies, etc.) The inside surface of the lid is enameled with flowers, leaves and butterflies. The lid has a gilt bronze finial in the shape of a closed chrysanthemum. The enamel is translucent and semi-opaque.
provenance
Edwards Collection, Philadelphia, February 18, 1930, by purchase [considered by that collector to be ""decidedly on of my banner pieces.""]; Stephen W. Fisher, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1995, by gift.
date
ca. 1890 (Meiji)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Enamels
incense burners
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1
pageCount
1
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
20.6
height
14.8
dimensionsRaw
H: 8 1/8 × W: 5 13/16 in. (20.6 × 14.8 cm); Jar H: 7 1/8 × Diam: 5 13/16 in. (18.1 × 14.8 cm); Lid H: 7/8 × Diam 1 15/16 in. (2.2 × 4.9 cm)
Source extras
cul
Japanese
inscriptions
Unsigned
med
silver-wire cloisonné enamel, metal body
creator_ids
5320
collection_ids
JPK
exhibition_ids
2748
Single page context
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1
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0
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photo
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