Bencharong (000083) [bj_206.1] |
This is the most unusual form in the collection. It is derived from a Chinese shape and dates to the 19th century. It was made for serving wine and is decorated with a delightful combination of alternating thepanoms in a red medallion and pink frame with kinnaris with a red halo, a pink fire motif, a red band with white flowers at the lower body, a turquoise band with pink and white flowers around the pedestal and a red band at the foot; the handle and spout are black. |