Doublegourd-shaped vase with dragon decoration
| Accession Nr.: | 5365 |
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| Type: | vase; pottery |
| Date of production: |
1522–1566
Ming dynasty |
| Place of production: |
| Marks: | Da Ming Jiajing nian zhi ('Made in the Jiajing-reign' [1522–1566].of the Ming dynasty |
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| Materials: | porcelain |
| Techniques: | underglaze blue |
| Dimensions: | height: 33.5 cm diameter (base): 11.2 cm |
The vase is decorated with ornamental panels separated by double lines; above its base rim, there are stylised wave motifs. The vase used to be in the possession of Lajos Kossuth (1802—1894), a renowned Hungarian statesman in the 19th century.