Dimensions: CHINESE COPPER RED PORCELAIN PINE TREE AND FLOWER PATTERN LIDDED JAR
13 cm W x 14 x L x 25 cm H
Chinese iron oxide red porcelain lidded jar .Made in The Year of Jiajing Period of The Ming Dynasty. This jar has a small size, a slightly flaring mouth-rim, a short neck, a wide shoulder, a drum abdomen, and a slightly downward tapering bottom. The body of the jar is entirely covered in red glaze, with yellow glaze flowers decoration. The centre of the abdomen painted “Fu, Shou” motif which symbolized longevity. The surface of the glaze is bright, smooth and glossy. The color has ruby luster that fresh and gorgeous with unique charm. The shape if jar is regular, the color of the glaze is pure and strong. It is beautifully made and extremely rare.
PROVENANCE:
From The Estate of?Joseph E. Bennell (1927-July 7, 2019) Cuyahoga Falls, OH. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, served in World War II, returned home, and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University. He went on to receive a Master's in Education from Ohio State University (Go Buckeyes) and Indiana University. He married Carol A. Wilhite on November 23, 1952, who preceded him in death in 1988, after 36 beautiful years of marriage. After working at Kent State University for several years, he relocated his family to Springfield, Virginia, where he finished his career as the Audio Visual Coordinator for Southern Virginia Community College. He retired in 1988, and after the death of his wife, returned to Dover Delaware. He was very active in several churches and ministries over the years, including Delaware Bible Church and Centralia Presbyterian Church. Nothing made him happier than spending time with friends and sharing his wealth of knowledge and many stories of travel throughout the world and the time he spent in the service.