Storage jar lid
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Porcelain
Measurements
650 x 320 mm
Place of origin
Jingdezhen
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Knightshayes Court, Devon
NT 540367.4
Summary
Cover for a porcelain storage jar of baluster shape, produced in China for export to Europe, early 19th century. With panels depicting colourful scenes of domestic and street life, heavily decorated with fruits, flowers and insects, gilded tin rim protection added. Drilled holes for fixing wires to secure lid in transport or storage. This maybe KNI/C/5, but number and description needs to be verified.
Provenance
Gift to NT Head Office, via M Drury