VesselsChinese16th century

High-Footed Bowl with Scrolling Floral Decor

Zhengde period, 1506-1521

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Enamelled

Medium

Enamelled ware: porcelain with yellow and green enamels applied on the biscuit over incised decoration, the interior and base with clear glaze; underglaze cobalt-blue mark reading "Zhengde nian zhi" within a double circle on the base

Culture

Chinese

Period

Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 8 x Diam. 15.2 cm (3 1/8 x 6 in.)

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