CHINESE
Vase
Ming dynasty, Xuande period 1426-1435

Medium
bronze

Measurements
40.4 × 19.2 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1921

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
China

Inscription
incised on base (in Chinese characters) c.: (Great Ming, Xuande reign 1426-1435 made)

Accession Number
2097-D3

Department
Asian Art

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation

Physical description
Beaker shape, bands of scrolling foliage, dragon head handles, Ming dynasty.