Jar with birds in a pond

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, China

PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1573-1620)

Date1573-1620

MediumPorcelain, underglaze cobalt blue, brown glaze

DimensionsOverall: 19 × 17 cm (7 1/2 × 6 11/16 in.)

Markingscollection mark "16" in red; "64" in black

DescriptionJar decorated with birds in a pond. Fruit and fogliage around the shoulders. The neck covered with a brown glaze.

Credit LineThe Anne Gross Collection

Object numberG18.1.3a-b

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

Collections

Status

Not on view

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