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first half 19th century · Porcelain with crackled green glaze (Jingdezhen ware) · Asian Art

With its three straight legs, deep bowl, and two handles, this porcelain echoes the ding, one of the most important forms of ancient Chinese ritual vessel. Ding were used as food and storage vessels and for ritual offerings. Like many ancient Chinese bronzes, ding were symbols of power and authority, and vessels in their shape were made in various materials and were popular with collectors.

Artist

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Date

first half 19th century

Medium

Porcelain with crackled green glaze (Jingdezhen ware)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase by subscription, 1879