Details

Object type

ewer

Place Associated

China, Longquan (place of manufacture)

Date

Yuan Dynasty, 1279-1368

Materials

porcelain

Dimensions

overall: 318 mm x 240 mm x 185 mm 3014 g

Description

Ewer of porcelain, the body pear-shaped, with narrow neck and everted mouth rim. Ribbed scroll handles and slender spout, which is joined to neck by a tie with cloud-scroll motifs. Fine all-over grey-green celadon glaze (one of a pair with 38.306).

Credit Line/Donor

Gifted by Sir William and Lady Burrell to the City of Glasgow, 1944

Collection

Burrell Collection: Chinese Pottery [Stoneware, Porcelain]

ID Number

38.305

Location

In storage