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This vase was likely made as one of a pair for use as a flower container on a religious altar. The dragons are typical of Ming style, with thick, sinewy bodies and flowing manes.
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明中期 琺華雲龍紋獸耳瓶
Title: Temple vase with dragons and clouds
Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing period (1522–66)
Date: 16th century
Culture: China
Medium: Porcelain with raised slip and enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Dimensions: H. 29 9/16 in. (75.1 cm); Diam. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm); Diam. of rim 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm); Diam. of foot 6 3/8 in.)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Bequest of John D. Rockefeller Jr., 1960
Object Number: 61.200.24
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