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

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