明中期 琺華雲龍紋獸耳瓶|Temple vase with dragons and clouds

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16th century · Porcelain with raised slip and enamels (Jingdezhen ware) · Asian Art

This vase was likely made as one of a pair for use as a flower container on a religious altar. The dragons are typical of Ming style, with thick, sinewy bodies and flowing manes.

Artist

Unknown

Date

16th century

Medium

Porcelain with raised slip and enamels (Jingdezhen ware)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Bequest of John D. Rockefeller Jr., 1960