CHINESE
Lidded jar
Ming dynasty 1368-1644

Medium
stoneware

Measurements
(a-b) 13.7 × 10.0 × 6.5 cm (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1926

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
2771.a-b-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Hexagonal with flat shoulders and short neck, five sides impressed with floral and scrolling leaf motif, one side with butterfly and floral motif. Chipping at shoulders and rim, flaking at base. Lid - stepped domed. Turquoise blue glaze.

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CHINESE
Lidded jar
Ming dynasty 1368-1644