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Rectangular box with two dragons

CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Longqing-Wanli period (1567-1620)
Datec.1570-1620
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall (G99.1.6a-b): 9.5 x 24.2 x 15.6 cm (3 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 1/8 in.) Overall (G99.1.6c): 1 1/2 x 8 11/16 x 5 1/2 in. (3.8 x 22 x 14 cm)
MarkingsSix-character 'Da Ming Wanli nian zhi' (Made in the Wanli reign of the great Ming dynasty) in horizontal rectangle in underglaze blue on base.
DescriptionChinese porcelain rectangular box and cover from Ming dynasty/Wanli period (1567-1622) in bluish-green glaze. Of rectangular form with curved sides and indented corners, paneled top shoulders, straight foot rim. Decorated in underglaze blue, and the cover with two confronting dragons chasing a flaming pearl amid cloud scrolls and centered by a stylized mountain peak. The sides have a leaf motif in a scroll band, key-fret border on rims of box and cover, and foot outlined with bracket supports.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG99.1.6a-c
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Chinese Porcelain
Status
On view
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
18th century or earlier
Object number: G01.2.96
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
1662-1683
Object number: G17.1.2
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1590-1615
Object number: G99.1.7
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1550-1580
Object number: G99.1.9
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
18th-19th century
Object number: G01.2.104a-b
Milk Jug with Design based on an engraving by Johann Schmischek
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-1730
Object number: G83.1.659
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1522-1566
Object number: G99.1.4a-b
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
18th century
Object number: G01.2.101.1-2
Rectangular charger manufactured by Guillibaud.
Artist / Maker: Jean-Baptiste Guillibaud Manufacture
18th Century
Object number: G14.4.4
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1700-1720
Object number: G01.2.60a-b
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1680-1730
Object number: G01.2.85.1-2