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Fahua ware jar

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At A Glance

Period

late 15th century, probably Chenghua reign
Geography

Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Material

Porcelain with clear glaze on interior, enamels over unglazed clay on exterior (fahua format)
Dimension

H x W: 30.5 x 34.5 cm (12 x 13 9/16 in)
Accession Number

F1945.1
EDAN ID

edanmdm:fsg_F1945.1

Object Details

Description

Polychrome: fa-hua type. Jar of kuan shape. Potiche: Short straight neck sloping slightly inwards.

Clay: hard, white flecked with occasional iron spots and bubble pits.

Glaze: medium fired alkali-lead-silicate, white, deep blue, turquoise blue, aubergine, and brownish yellow.

Decoration: san t s'ai, cloisonne use of slip controlling areas of colored glazes. Ornamental bands and main design of waves, rocks, egrets and lotuses.
Collection

Freer Gallery of Art Collection
Exhibition History

Seasons: Chinese Flowers (July 2, 2011 to January 8, 2012)

Luxury and Luminosity: Visual Culture and the Ming Court (July 3, 2004 to June 26, 2005)

Chinese and Korean Ceramics (July 11, 1986 to March 13, 1987)

Chinese Ceramics (March 15, 1982 to July 10, 1986)

Chinese Art (March 9, 1981 to March 12, 1982)

Chinese Ceramics (May 9, 1980 to March 6, 1981)

Chinese Ceramics (April 11, 1978 to September 4, 1980)

Chinese Calligraphy and Ceramics (April 18, 1977 to April 8, 1978)

Yuan Chiang School, Chinese Paintings (April 12, 1963 to October 15, 1963)

Chinese Art (January 1, 1963 to March 6, 1981)

Chinese Album Leaves (December 17, 1962 to April 8, 1963)

Untitled Exhibition, Chinese Ceramics, 1955 (September 19, 1955 to November 10, 1955)

Centennial Exhibition, Gallery 13 (November 10, 1955 to March 1, 1957)

Untitled Exhibition, Chinese Art, 1953 (May 26, 1953 to September 15, 1953)

Untitled Exhibition, Chinese Art, 1947 (October 13, 1947 to May 26, 1953)

Stone Sculpture, Buddhist Bronze, and Chinese Painting (May 2, 1923 to February 25, 1956)
Origin

Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Credit Line

Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Type

Vessel
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