Wucai Double Gourd Porcelain Wine Ewer with Kangxi Mark

A Chinese Wucai porcelain wine ewer, of double gourd shape…
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A Chinese Wucai porcelain wine ewer, of double gourd shape decorated with flowers and rocks; six character Kangxi mark under the base. Height 20 cm

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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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