Covered Milk Jug with Archery Contest Motif
Culture
Chinese
Date1730s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Mediumporcelain with famille rose enamel decoration over clear glaze and gilt
Dimensions12.7 cm (5 in.)
ClassificationsCeramics
Markingsnone visible
Credit LineBequest of Hester Newton Wetherell
Object number1900.21
DescriptionPitcher with cover. Decoration of figures of archers in colors on white. Gilt handle.Label TextIn the late 17th century, the Chinese began producing porcelain with this color scheme in imitation of the more expensive Japanese Imari ware. Sprinkler bottles were used in both the Middle East and Southern Asia for sprinkling rose water. Used for culinary, medicinal, and celebratory purposes, Arabs distilled rosewater as early as the 9th century. Sprinklers such as this one were used to apply the rosewater to the hands and feet of guests. The decorative metal bottom was added to strengthen it.ProvenanceHester Newton Wetherell, Worcester, MA
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Late Qianlong period (1736–1795) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
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Early Kagxi period (1662–1722) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
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Qianlong period (1736–1795) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
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Tongzhi period (1862–1874) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
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18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
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Qianlong period (1736–1795) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
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Yongzheng period (1723–1735) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
