VesselsChinese15th century

Small, Broad-Shouldered Jar with Decoration of the Eight Buddhist Treasures ('Babao') Amidst Scrolling Lotus Decor

probably late Chenghua period, 1481-1487

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Overglaze enamel

Medium

Enameled ware, "doucai" type: porcelain with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze green and yellow enamels; with underglaze cobalt blue mark reading "Tian" (Heaven) on the base

Culture

Chinese

Period

Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Century

15th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 9.0 x Diam. 10.6 cm (3 9/16 x 4 3/16 in.)

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