CHINESE
Vase
Ming dynasty, Wanli period 1573-1620

Medium
porcelain (Kraak export ware)

Measurements
20.9 × 19.0 × 19.5 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of H. W. Kent, 1938

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

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

Accession Number
3741-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
'Kraak' export ware. Cylindrical with everted rim; exterior with panels of birds in water gardens alternating with 'monster' heads with vertical bands with 'good luck' rui symbols, on floral grid, rim band of scrolling foliage; interior with upper band of birds in garden and rim band of scrolling foliage. Chipping at rim and foot.

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CHINESE
Vase
Ming dynasty, Wanli period 1573-1620