Bencharong toh jar
Date19th century
MediumPorcelain, enamel
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of the Doris Duke Southeast Asian Art Collection
Object number2003.7.20 A,B
DescriptionThe urn-shaped, footed jar has a 5-tiered, tapering lid- both have bencharong polychrome enameled 'five colored' wares: red, yellow, green, and blue enamel, and the topmost knob is in russet. Enamel decorations of leaf and floral patterns in bands run from bast to top. 'Quatrefoil motif' is interspaced with floral and leaf forms around the largest, central band of the jar.On View
Not on viewCollections
19th century
19th century
1st quarter of 19th century
19th-20th century
