16th Century Chinese Blue and White Ewer
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A Chinese Blue and white ewer, early 16th century, with high looping handle, and long curved spout, painted in inky cobalt blue with leafy scrolls, a lappet band at the base and plantain leaves around the neck, 28 cm high. Reference: See Regina Kraal & John Ayes, ' Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Serai Museum 11, Istanbul, p591, pl 814 for an almost identical example, ' early-mid 16th century' .
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- Ewer / Pitcher - A type of jug with a narrow neck bulbous body and wide spout, originally used for carrying and storing liquids such as water or wine. In medieval times they were the source of water to wash ones hands during and after a meal. later the shape was used for vessels in silver, gold, glass and ceramics.
In Victorian times they were made in ceramics and occasionally glass with a matching basin, and sometimes other accessories such as a soap holder or toothbrush holder. Their purpose was to provide facilities for personal washing In the early 19th century were often enclosed in purpose built stands, and later resided on a washstand..
Sometimes the words "ewer" and "pitcher" are used interchangably, but a pitcher is generally considered to be a jug, and would have a wide mouth, and a gently tapering body.
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