Ewer

anonymous, c. 1635 - c. 1645

This ewer is decorated in blue underglaze with a man on a raft, portraying the diplomat and explorer Zhang Qian (c. 195-114 BCE) from the Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE). He was reputed to have gone in search of the Yellow River on a raft, ultimately travelling as far as the Milky Way.

  • Artwork typeewer
  • Object numberAK-RBK-14774
  • Dimensionsdiameter 7.8 cm, height 15 cm, diameter 4.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsporselein, beschilderd in onderglazuurblauw