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early 15th century · Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware) · Asian Art

Blue-and-white porcelain achieved new heights in the early Ming dynasty and was favored by imperial courtiers. The exquisite patterns on these porcelains, such as the lotus scrolls on the interior of this bowl, often reflect standard designs from the official workshop.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 15th century

Medium

Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Stanley Herzman, in memory of Adele Herzman, 1991