Porcelain covered jar decorated in wucai "five colors" enamels, China, 19th century, Transitional style Continuously decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze green, red, yellow and eggplant enamels with a scene showing Chang'e, 嫦娥, the moon goddess, holding an osmanthus flower, standing on the terrace of her Moon Palace, 广寒宫, with four maidservants by her side holding a fan, a qin, and the moon rabbit, 月兔. Separated by stylized rocks and plants are depicted the Xuanzong emperor-唐玄宗, flanked by Taoist magicians in clouds, then two celestial women, a white crane at their side. The neck is decorated with pomegranates, peaches and rocks, the lid with two women and a man. The European grip in gilded copper alloy surmounted by a seated lion. The bottom not enamelled. Height : 44 cm This decoration is inspired by a legend according to which the Tang emperor Xuanzong (810-859) was invited by a Taoist master to an "initiatory journey to the moon". Leaving the earth dazzled by a great light, they reached the moon and saw the palace of the goddess Chang'e where beautiful young women rode white birds and played musical instruments. 十九世纪 - 仿明清风格青花五彩嫦娥玄宗图盖罐