When was "Tureen in the shape of a mellon with a squirrel" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Tureen in the shape of a mellon with a squirrel"?

Tureen in the shape of a mellon with a squirrel is Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware).

Is "Tureen in the shape of a mellon with a squirrel" in the public domain?

Yes, Tureen in the shape of a mellon with a squirrel is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Tureen in the shape of a mellon with a squirrel

Unknown Artist

19th century

Medium

Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)

Dimensions

Overall (tureen with cover): L. 5 13/16 in. (14.8 cm); H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); D. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm) Overall (oval stand): L. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm); W. 6 9/16 in. (16.7 cm)

Classification

Ceramics

Culture & Period

China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Flora E. Whiting, 1971

Accession Number

1971.180.239a–c

Tureen in the shape of a mellon with a squirrel

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