Imperial Vase
Artist
Unknown
Date1572-1620
MediumCeramic
DimensionsOverall: 18 3/4 x 22 1/4 in. (47.6 x 56.5 cm)
ClassificationsAsian art
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.2585
Terms
- Blue
- White
- China
Collections
On View
On viewRim with imperial reign mark reading “Da Ming Wanlinian zhi” (Made during the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty)
Label TextImperial Vase Chinese, Ming Dynasty, Wanli Period, 1572–1620 c.e. Ceramic Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.2585 Lively carp swim among lotus leaves in a continuous band around this ceramic vase. With their legendary desire for riches, carp symbolize happiness and opulence—themes suggested by the vase’s enormous size and its sumptuous cobalt blue underglaze. The characters on the rim of the vase read, “Da Ming Wanlinian zhi,” or “Made during the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty.”
Unknown
early 18th century