Doublegourd-shaped vase with floral decoration in panels
| Accession Nr.: | 588 |
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| Type: | vase; pottery |
| Date of production: |
Late 16th century–early 17th century
Ming dynasty |
| Place of production: |
| Materials: | porcelain |
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| Techniques: | underglaze blue |
| Dimensions: | height: 30 cm diameter (base): 10 cm |
It is a so-called Kraak procelain, produced for export Western Asia. The blue painting is of a grey hue; the colour implies that Chinese cobalt ore was used. The long, narrow neck is decorated with an ornament of banana leaves.