Jarlet

Historical period(s)
Ming dynasty, 16th-mid 17th century
Medium
Porcelain with cobalt decoration under translucent colorless glaze
Style
Zhangzhou ware
Dimensions
H x Diam (overall): 4.8 x 5.7 cm (1 7/8 x 2 1/4 in)
Geography
China, Fujian province, Zhangzhou kilns
Credit Line
Gift of the John Hadley Cox Archaeological Study Collection
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Study Collection
Accession Number
FSC-P-4142
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Ceramic, Vessel
Type

Jar

Keywords
China, flower, Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644), porcelain, Zhangzhou ware
Provenance

From ? to 1991
John Hadley Cox (1913-2005), Las Vegas, Nevada, acquired from a friend in the Philippines. [1]

From 1991
Freer Gallery of Art, gift of John Hadley Cox, Las Vegas, Nevada. [2]

Notes:

[1] See Deed of Gift from John Hadley Cox, Collections Management Office. See also Curatorial Remark 1 in the object record.

[2] See note 1.

Previous Owner(s) and Custodian(s)

John Hadley Cox 1913-2005

Collection Area(s)
Chinese Art
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