Covered jar with female musicians
Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722)
MaterialsPorcelain with polychrome underglaze and overglaze decoration
DimensionsH. 19 3/8 in x Diam. 13 1/8 in, H. 49.2 cm x Diam. 33.3 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1231
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewJars of this shape are known as general jars (jiangjunguan) because their covers bore resemblance to a military general's hat. In this scene common to life during the Qing dynasty, female musicians are shown in a garden setting with peaches, a fungus, and a pine tree-all symbols of longevity.
Subject
- woman
- musician
- garden
- peach
- fungus
- pine tree
1920-1940
approx. 1500-1600
approx. 1200-1220
approx. 1573-1644
