Untitled

Unknown

late 16th–early 17th century · Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware) · Asian Art

Vessels of this type, particularly those made for Southeast Asia, are sometimes rendered in the shape of animals such as elephants, cows, and frogs.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 16th–early 17th century

Medium

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

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2009