Bencharong Ware Jar (tho)
Chinese
Description
Subject Matter:
Bencharong ware ceramic jars for food offering, flowers, or incense. Made in China for the export market.
Physical Description:
Covered ceramic jar with brilliantly colored overglaze enamel painting in repreating floral patterns. A small base curves into a deep, wide bowl with a flaring mouth, in which the lid rests. The lid can be turned upside down to provide a shallow bowl, the base of which (or topmost portion of the lid) is encircled by gold and green bands.
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