Jarre, M.C. 3097

Author(s): anonymous, ceramist type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): container (dishes), jar materials and techniques: porcelain, blue underglaze place(s) of execution/production: jingdezhen dimensions - artwork: height: 16cm diameter: 12. 3cm description: jar with an ovoid body resting on a circular foot; flat base; it has a flattened lid; it is covered with a colorless covering; the lower edge of the cover is uncovered; the collar and the upper part of the shoulder are uncovered; the lower edge of the foot is devoid of cover; grayish white sherd; the decor is painted in cobalt blue under the roof: dragon chasing the flaming pearl among the clouds; on the lid: stylized flower mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 3097. Date: Unknown.