Bottle vase with a fleeing warrior
| Accession Nr.: | 2398 |
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| Type: | vase; pottery |
| Date of production: |
Second quarter of 17th century
Ming dynasty |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collection of Ferenc Hopp |
| Materials: | porcelain |
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| Techniques: | underglaze blue |
| Dimensions: | height: 23.5 cm diameter (base): 11.5 cm |
The shape of this round, thick-walled bottle vase resembles to that of Near Eastern wine cans. The upper part of its long, thin neck is missing. On its side, there is a figular scene depicting a young warrior on horseback with his pursuers behind.