Jar
Item number 3588/6 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Blue and white porcelain jar (part a) with separate lid (part b). Jar has a short straight neck, gently rounded shoulder, and a flat base with a raised foot; lid is circular, flat, and has straight sides. Neck and top of jar shoulder are unglazed; bottom of shoulder has a wide band decorated with a Greek key-like motif and plain lines. Band around foot is decorated with plain lines. Sides of jar have large "double happiness' symbols with a peony alternating above and below the symbols. Rest of jar surface is covered in curling vines; base is undecorated. Lid has large "double happiness" symbol on top, surrounded by small vines; edges around top and sides of lid are decorated with plain lines.
Iconographic Meaning
"Double Happiness" jar. Peony flower represents spring.
Narrative
Purchased by the donors in Vancouver in 1989.
Item History
- Made in China during 1860
- Collected during 1989
- Owned by Linda Fitzpatrick and Ross Fitzpatrick before August 31, 2022
- Received from Ross Fitzpatrick (Donor) and Linda Fitzpatrick (Donor) on August 31, 2022
What
- Name
- Jar
- Identification Number
- 3588/6 a-b
- Type of Item
- jar
- Material
- clay, paint and glaze
- Overall
- height 23.4 cm, diameter 23.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Linda Fitzpatrick and Ross Fitzpatrick
- Received from
- Ross Fitzpatrick (Donor) and Linda Fitzpatrick (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- during 1860
- Collection Date
- during 1989
- Ownership Date
- before August 31, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on August 31, 2022
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3588/0006 a-b
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