DepartmentLatin America
Jar with Lid, Lock and Key
NameJar with Lid, Lock and Key
CultureChinese and Mexican
DateJar: 1662-1772, Lid: 18th century
Place madeOaxaca, Mexico, East Asia, North America
Place madeChina, East Asia, Asia
MediumCeramic (earthenware), celadon glaze, metal (iron)
DimensionsOverall: 9 13/16 x 11 13/16 in. (25 x 30 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.1964.18.1V
DescriptionJar covered with slight vertical ridges all around to height of 16 inches. Above this, smoothed shoulders. The whole is glazed except for foot. On bottom is a clearly stamped mark, a peony blossom. Interior, yellow glaze now obscured.
Artist Not Recorded
Artist Not Recorded
2012
late 19th century
c. 1960
1970's