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Jar with farewell scene
Jar with farewell scene

Jar with farewell scene

Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Date1662-1722
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze multicolor decoration
DimensionsH. 13 3/8 in x Diam. 9 3/8 in, H. 34 cm x Diam. 23.8 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P58.a-.b
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
More Information

Based on the story about the romantic love affair between the Emperor Huizong (reigned 1100–1125) and the renowned courtesan Li Shishi, the scene on this jar takes place outside Li’s brothel. In early morning, Huizong hurriedly rides his yellow horse back to court, glancing back at his lover, who watches his departure.

Subject
  • horse
  • man
  • woman
  • banner