Vase
1600-1650 (made)
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Vase of porcelain, painted in red and green enamels. Baluster-shaped with flaring mouth, two small ear handles and a narrow fillet-moulding projecting slightly above the base. On the body are painted two peony-sprays and two small birds, on the neck two prunus sprays; the shoulder is encircled by a wavy stem with flowers and foliage on a narrow band.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in coloured enamels |
| Brief description | Dehua ware. Vase, porcelain painted in red and green enamels, China (Dehua), Ming dynasty, early 17th century |
| Physical description | Vase of porcelain, painted in red and green enamels. Baluster-shaped with flaring mouth, two small ear handles and a narrow fillet-moulding projecting slightly above the base. On the body are painted two peony-sprays and two small birds, on the neck two prunus sprays; the shoulder is encircled by a wavy stem with flowers and foliage on a narrow band. |
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| Production | from label |
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| Accession number | C.124-1913 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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