Jar
15th century (made)
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Jar, porcelain painted in underglaze blue. It is squat with a broad, square shoulder, narrow mouth with an upturned rim, and a slight foot-ring. The body is divided into "melon-shaped" segments by vertical grooves. Radiating from the mouth are painted sunflower petals over the shoulder, and round the sides is a frieze of stylised foliage and flowers. The blue pigment has gone greyish in the kiln and has formed into brown spots where thick.
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue |
Brief description | Porcelain jar painted in underglaze blue, Vietnam, 15th century |
Physical description | Jar, porcelain painted in underglaze blue. It is squat with a broad, square shoulder, narrow mouth with an upturned rim, and a slight foot-ring. The body is divided into "melon-shaped" segments by vertical grooves. Radiating from the mouth are painted sunflower petals over the shoulder, and round the sides is a frieze of stylised foliage and flowers. The blue pigment has gone greyish in the kiln and has formed into brown spots where thick. |
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Object history | Of the same origin and obtained from the same sources as C. 797-1936. Gift. |
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Accession number | C.896-1936 |
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Record created | May 14, 2009 |
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