Detail from The Canal, Amsterdam, 1889, James McNeill Whistler, The Hunterian, University of Glasgow

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Oviform Ginger-Jar with Bell-Shaped Cover

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Oviform Ginger-Jar with Bell-Shaped Cover, Freer Gallery of Art
Oviform Ginger-Jar with Bell-Shaped Cover, Freer Gallery of Art

The Thompson catalogue described this as 'Oviform Ginger-Jar with Bell-shaped Cover; closely drawn hawthorn stem and blossom on a ground of transparent wavy blue (brilliant colour); round the edge a band of ornament. Height, 10 inches.' 1

Notes:

1: Thompson 1878 [more], p. 58 (cat. no. 292) repr. pl. 3.

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