Leys Jar

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Zhengde mark and period (1506–21)

Not on view

Auspicious dragons chase flaming pearls around the neck and body of this vessel. The motif and the reign mark on the base of the jar indicate that the work was intended for use in the imperial court. Such small jars with flared necks were used to collect used tea leaves and table scraps.

Artwork Details

明正德　景德鎮窯黃地綠龍瓷渣斗
Title: Leys Jar
Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Zhengde mark and period (1506–21)
Culture: China
Medium: Porcelain with incised decoration under colored glazes
Dimensions: H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1.cm); Diam. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); Diam. of rim: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Diam. of foot: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Gift of Stanley Herzman, in memory of Adele Herzman, 1991
Object Number: 1991.253.60
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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