Vase with Birds and Aquatic Plants

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China

PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911), Shunzhi period (1644-1662)

Datec.1645-1655

MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue

DimensionsOverall: 49.8 x 20 cm (19 5/8 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionChinese beaker vase of Gu-form, cylindrical with flared lip and foot, and rounded base unglazed. Decorated in underglaze blue with three registers, the upper with flowering plants, bamboo, and waterlilies, two birds in flight and insects. The mid-section with prunus, pomegranate and chrysanthemum sprays, and the lower band with large and small pendant leaf blades.

Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain

Object numberG99.1.11

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

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Status

On view