VesselsChinese15th century

Circular Basin with Drum-Nail Decor and Three Cloud Scroll Feet

probably 15th century

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Jun

Medium

Numbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated magenta and blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 8 (ba) inscribed on base; “Ying tai Lan shi yong” (Ocean Terrace, used in the Orchid Room) inscription incised on base at a later date

Culture

Chinese

Period

Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Century

15th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

max.: H. 6.7 × Diam. 17.6 cm (2 5/8 × 6 15/16 in.) base: Diam. 13 cm (5 1/8 in.) weight: 754.4 g

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