Collection of the University of Pittsburgh Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA. Anonymous Gift
1991.1.24
[Dragon Vase]
1506 – 1618 (Date created)
Porcelain, Glazed/Enamels/Rosewood stand
Fired
Vases
0 in L
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0 in W
x
16 in H
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0 in D
Chinese
Either Cheng Te Period (1506-1521) or Wan Li Period (1573-1618)
This is a baluster form vase which, along with the decoration of rasied dragons, makes it typical of the Chen-te period. It is done in greenish-gray enamels in the form of a scaled Imperial dragon. The reverse is enhanced by another Imperial dragon in shades of blue, done in the same early technique, as are the swirling clouds. The clouds are done in famille rose enamels. These are three small areas of enamel deterioration which are quite usual in large pieces from the Ming dynasty. This vase was once part of the collection of Sir Rutherford in England.
This is a baluster form vase which, along with the decoration of rasied dragons, makes it typical of the Chen-te period. It is done in greenish-gray enamels in the form of a scaled Imperial dragon. The reverse is enhanced by another Imperial dragon in shades of blue, done in the same early technique, as are the swirling clouds. The clouds are done in famille rose enamels. These are three small areas of enamel deterioration which are quite usual in large pieces from the Ming dynasty. This vase was once part of the collection of Sir Rutherford in England.
Vase
[Dragon Vase]
Either Cheng Te Period (1506-1521) or Wan Li Period (1573-1618)
This is a baluster form vase which, along with the decoration of rasied dragons, makes it typical of the Chen-te period. It is done in greenish-gray enamels in the form of a scaled Imperial dragon. The reverse is enhanced by another Imperial dragon in shades of blue, done in the same early technique, as are the swirling clouds. The clouds are done in famille rose enamels. These are three small areas of enamel deterioration which are quite usual in large pieces from the Ming dynasty. This vase was once part of the collection of Sir Rutherford in England.
[Dragon Vase]
Either Cheng Te Period (1506-1521) or Wan Li Period (1573-1618)
This is a baluster form vase which, along with the decoration of rasied dragons, makes it typical of the Chen-te period. It is done in greenish-gray enamels in the form of a scaled Imperial dragon. The reverse is enhanced by another Imperial dragon in shades of blue, done in the same early technique, as are the swirling clouds. The clouds are done in famille rose enamels. These are three small areas of enamel deterioration which are quite usual in large pieces from the Ming dynasty. This vase was once part of the collection of Sir Rutherford in England.
In Collection
Anonymous Gift (see Notes)
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