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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Cylindrical Vase with Flaring Mouth and Floral Decoration
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Cylindrical Vase with Flaring Mouth and Floral Decoration

Artist Unknown
CultureChinese | Ming Dynasty | Qing Dynasty
Datemid-17th century
MediumPorcelain
DimensionsOverall: 10 3/4 x 4 in. (27.3 x 10.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.173
Not on view
DescriptionTall narrow vase flares at foot and mouth but more widely at the latter. Decoration consists of three bands; upper and largest contains blossoming branches and birds, central band contains 3 sets of 5 symmetrically arranged cloud and moon symbols; lowerst consists of alternate long and short pointed leaves pointing down. Bottom unglazed; foot grooved to fit stand; marks of forming tool visible, body white but somewhat coarse.
Transitional blue and white ware: porcelain with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue