VesselsChinese17th century

Tall Cylindrical Vase with Decoration of Figures in a Mountainous Landscape

mid 17th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Transitional blue-and-white ware: porcelain with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue and with incised borders at top and bottom

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. 39.8 x Diam. 17 cm (15 11/16 x 6 11/16 in.)

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