Artwork
Vase
DepartmentAsian Art
CultureChinese
Date1661-1722
Dimensionsh. 16 5/8 in. (42.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Lenora and Walter F. Brown
Object number92.25.30
GeographyPlace madeJingdezhen, Jiangx province, China
General regionAsia
DescriptionA very finely painted blue and white vase of slender baluster form with strong cobalt, the sides decorated with continuous scenes of a group of dignitaries, painted with rolling clouds beneath stylized ribbons of clouds around the shoulders, the flared neck painted with sprays of peony, day lily, and chrysanthemum.MarkingsLeaf mark in double circle in blue on base.On view
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