Flower Pot
Flowerpots such as this example were once believed to have been made for the imperial garden of the Song-dynasty Emperor Huizong (reigned 1101–25). Known as “numbered Jun wares,” many of the decorative ceramics have Chinese numerals incised into their bases—possibly as an indication of size. This example bears the number six. Recent archaeological discoveries and studies reveal that the pots were in fact made for the imperial court at the beginning of the Ming dynasty.
Artwork Details
- 明早期 鈞窯玫瑰紫釉花尊
- Title: Flower Pot
- Period: Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)
- Culture: China
- Medium: Pottery (Jun ware)
- Dimensions: H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Diam. of rim 7 7/8 in. (20 cm); Diam. of foot 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
- Classification: Ceramics
- Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, 1950
- Object Number: 50.145.306
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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Accession Number: 50.145.307
Chinese
1368–1644
China
China
early 15th century
Chinese
1368–1644
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