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Of tapering globular shape, carved with two layers of eight lotus petals rising from the shallow, pedestal foot, with angular spout, curved handle and plain, straight-cut neck rising from the rounded shoulder, the cover carved as a lotus pad with a four up-turned leaves centered by a mandarin duck holding a lotus spray in its beak, some russet flaws and pale inclusions
Wine Ewer and Cover
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Wine Ewer and Cover

Artist Chinese Artist
DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumJade
Dimensions5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.312
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Visual DescriptionOf tapering globular shape, carved with two layers of eight lotus petals rising from the shallow, pedestal foot, with angular spout, curved handle and plain, straight-cut neck rising from the rounded shoulder, the cover carved as a lotus pad with a four up-turned leaves centered by a mandarin duck holding a lotus spray in its beak, some russet flaws and pale inclusions
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