CHINESE
Jar
(early 16th century)

Medium
porcelain, enamel (Fahua ware)

Measurements
22.2 × 27.3 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

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

Accession Number
4387-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Fahua ware. Squat globular narrowing to foot and neck with everted rim; raised outlined band of lotus flowers with meandering stems and leaves, shoulder band of cloud collars with floral motifs, neck band of cloud scrolls, foot band of lotus panels.

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CHINESE
Jar
(early 16th century)