Six-sectioned vase, with lingzhi (mushroom of immortality) motif

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 2446
Type: pottery
Date of production:
1426–1435
Ming dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Marks: Six character Da Ming Xuande nian zhi mark in a double cobalt ring. Made during the Xuande reign of the Ming Dynasty
Materials: porcelain
Techniques: underglaze blue
Dimensions: height: 18 cm
diameter (base): 9.2 cm
This six-lobbed vase has a slightly ribbed body and a wide, projecting mouth rim. Above its slightly widening base, there is a two-row lotus leaf decoration.