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Vase with immortals

CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1573-1620)
Datec.1570-1620
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 12.7 x 9.6 cm (5 x 3 3/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChinese porcelain jar, blue and white ovoid shape with flared neck. It is painted with three seated immortals, one on a lotus pad, one beneath a tree and one resting on a pea pod. The shoulder has ruyi heads and scroll work beneath a leaf petal band at neck, and sylized ruyi band at base.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.23
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Chinese Porcelain
Status
On view
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