Storage jar with Buddhist lions
CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Datec.1550-1600
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 15.2 x 15.9 cm (6 x 6 1/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChinese porcelain jar, blue and white of ovoid shape. It is painted with two buddhist lion dogs among stylized scrollwork. The neck has 'ruyi' head band, and the base is glazed.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.12
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainCollections
Status
Not on viewc.1690-1720; cover 19th/20th century
Object number: G01.2.84a-b