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Brazier with crane-shaped medallions and ornamental borders
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Brazier with crane-shaped medallions and ornamental borders

anonymous · c. 1675 - c. 1724 · turning; vitrification; paint; fired; glaze; cobalt (mineral); porcelain

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Porcelain warmer in the form of a bowl on a high foot. Painted in underglaze blue. On the exterior of the bowl with foot, four medallions in the form of a crane; between them a cloud motif and horizontal lines. Around the foot a band with stylized flower petals; the outer rim with a decorative band. On the foot three bands: one with an upright leaf motif, one with two flower scrolls, and one with a meander pattern. The outer wall with four small handles in the form of monster heads. Arita, blue and white.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineBrazier with crane-shaped medallions and ornamental borders. c. 1675 - c. 1724. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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