Jar and lid, China, Ming dynasty, Hongzhi period (1488-1505). Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue. Height: 12.4cm. Bequeathed by F. E. Colthurst, C.40&A-1946. Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Ovoid jar, with domed and knobbed lid. Recessed...

Jar and lid, China, Ming dynasty, Hongzhi period (1488-1505). Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue. Height: 12.1cm, Diameter: 9.5cm. Given by Sir Leigh Ashton, C.926&A-1922. Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Lidded jar of porcelain, pear-shaped,...

Jar and lid, Ding ware, Hebei, China, Northern Song dynasty, 1000-1150. Stoneware, glazed. Height: 11.8 cm. CIRC.38&A-1934 © V&A Images This lidded jar is an example of Ding ware, made in Hebei province in China during the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)....

Jar and lid, glazed stoneware, Ding ware, China, Northern Song dynasty, 1000-1150. Height: 11.8 cm. CIRC.38&A-1934. Victoria & Albert Museum. © V&A Images Jar with full, round body and short upright neck on which sits a shallow dome-shaped lid with a...