Gu-shaped vase
| Accession Nr.: | 51.162.1 |
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| Type: | vase; pottery |
| Date of production: |
Second half of 16th century
Ming dynasty |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | Collected by János Xántus (?) |
| Marks: | Six-character cobalt Jiajing reign mark (1522—1566) in double cartus |
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| Materials: | porcelain |
| Techniques: | painted; scratch; underglaze blue |
| Dimensions: | height: 20 cm diameter (base): 10 cm |
The shape of this vase resembles that of gu vessels, that is, ancient bronze ceremonial items. The broken outline of the porcelain body reflects the stiff contours and projecting ornaments of metal vessels.There is stripe motif above the base.
