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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Vase
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Vase

Artist Unknown
CultureChinese | Qing Dynasty
DateEarly 18th Century
MediumPorcelain
DimensionsOverall: 13 in. (33 cm)
InscribedB-278 (Breitbart Collection); underglaze blue six character mark of Jiaqing (1522-1566) on bottom within double circles.
Credit LineGift of Sheldon L. Breitbart
Object number75.45.69
Not on view
DescriptionVase has tall neck, trumpet mouth, globular mid-section and tall flaring foot. All decoration is molded, glaze is transparent with very slight bluish tinge. Tall plantain leaves encircle neck, points up. Central globular area has design of scrolled vines and flowers, foot has leaves points down. Foot grooved to fit stand. Some yellowish decoration.