VesselsChinese17th century

Small Covered Jar with Lions Amidst Scrolling Peony Decor

17th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Enameled blue-and-white ware, "wucai" type: porcelain with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels

Culture

Chinese

Period

Ming (1368-1644) to Qing (1644-1911) dynasty

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 13.5 x Diam. 8.3 cm (5 5/16 x 3 1/4 in.)

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