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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 136, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Vase

15th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Vase of porcelain, painted in underglaze cobalt blue with branches and sprays of flowers. Bulbous body, long neck with two scroll handles and cup-shaped mouth; high foot.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue
Brief description
Dehua ware. Vase, porcelain painted in underglaze blue, China (Dehua), Ming dynasty, 15th century
Physical description
Vase of porcelain, painted in underglaze cobalt blue with branches and sprays of flowers. Bulbous body, long neck with two scroll handles and cup-shaped mouth; high foot.
Dimensions
  • Height: 18.7cm
  • Diameter: 9.5cm
Styles
Credit line
Given by Capt. H. S. Reitlinger
Production
label
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.363-1923

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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