Vase
1573-1620 (made)
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Place of origin |
Whether this vessel was used as a spittoon or as a vase is still unclear.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels |
Brief description | Vase, porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels with dragons chasing flaming pearls, China, Ming dynasty, Wanli period (1573-1620) |
Physical description | Porcelain vase, squat globular body with a wide flaring neck and flaring rim, stands on a spreading foot. Painted in both underglaze blue and overglaze enamels in wucai style (five colours). On the outside, dragons chasing flaming pearls on the body, a band of squared spirals round the foot, same pattern decorated the neck between a border of floral scroll and a border of downward pointed leaves. On the inside, a border of scrolling foliage round the rim. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Wanli mark on base |
Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
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Summary | Whether this vessel was used as a spittoon or as a vase is still unclear. |
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Accession number | CIRC.88-1935 |
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Record created | January 7, 2009 |
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