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Covered pot with scene of fish pond
Covered pot with scene of fish pond

Covered pot with scene of fish pond

Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Date1573-1620
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644), Reign of the Wanli emperor (1573-1620)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze blue decoration
DimensionsH. 6 1/8 in x W. 3 3/4 in x D. 5 3/8 in, H. 15.6 cm x W. 9.6 cm x D. 13.7 cm
Credit LineGift of Roy Leventritt
Object numberB69P54L.a-.b
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
Markingssix-character mark in two columns
More Information

Tea Making, 1300–present

To infuse drinkers with vitality, varieties of tea were made according to season and weather conditions. Tea became a part of the aesthetics of the imperial family and educated elite who sought ideal preparation requiring quality mountain spring water, high-quality tea from renowned tea plantations, and the perfect tea ware. Tea making involved pouring boiling water over tea leaves in specially designed pots, from which tea was poured into small cups for individual drinking.

Subject
  • fish