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15th–16th century · Porcelain with celadon glaze (Longquan ware) · Asian Art

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The square handles and ring illustrate the metal origins of the shape of the vase. Similar examples have been excavated in Chinese tombs dating to the fifteenth and sixteenth century, suggesting that the shape was particularly popular at that time.

Artist
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Date
15th–16th century
Medium
Porcelain with celadon glaze (Longquan ware)
Culture
China
Department
Asian Art
Credit line
Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, 1950

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