CHINESE
Vase
(尊)
Ming dynasty, Wanli period 1573-1620

Medium
porcelain (blue and white ware)

Measurements
19.4 × 15.0 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1939

Gallery location
Asian Art - Chinese Gallery
Level 1, NGV International

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, south-east China, China

Inscription
painted in brush and blue ink on base (in Chinese characters) c.: (mark of Wanli period)

Accession Number
3929-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Archaic bronze form, rounded cylindrical body narrowed to trumpet mouth and spreading foot, with vertical ridges at sides; body, neck and inner and outer mouth rim with five clawed dragon medallions, flaming pearls and cloud scrolls, foot with band of five clawed dragons flaming pearls and cloud scrolls and lotus panel band.

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CHINESE
Vase
(尊)
Ming dynasty, Wanli period 1573-1620