Covered Jar in Gilt-Bronze Mount

Provenance

J. Pierpont Morgan [1837-1913], New York. (Duveen Brothers, New York and London); sold 23 November 1917 to Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; inheritance from Estate of Peter A. B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener after purchase by funds of the Estate; gift 1942 to NGA.

Covered Jar in Gilt-Bronze Mount

Chinese Qing Dynasty

mid/late 18th century

Accession Number

1942.9.439

Medium

porcelain with overglaze famille verte enamel decoration, in gilt-bronze mount

Dimensions

overall (without mount): 62.6 x 36.8 cm (24 5/8 x 14 1/2 in.) | overall (with mount): 74.9 x 42.9 cm (29 1/2 x 16 7/8 in.)

Classification

Decorative Art

Museum

National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

Credit Line

Widener Collection