Hulu (Double-gourd) Vase

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, China

PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)

DateEarly 17th century

MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue

DimensionsOverall: 35.1 × 21 cm (13 13/16 × 8 1/4 in.)

MarkingsCollection number "225" in red on the underside.

DescriptionDouble-gourd vase with narrative scenes.

Credit LineThe Anne Gross Collection

Object numberG15.7.1

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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