Storage jar with Buddhist lions

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China

PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)

Datec.1550-1600

MediumPorcelain, 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 Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

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Status

Not on view

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