Vase

88-10-62A

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 88-10-62A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Ming Dynasty | Xuande
Date Made Xuande
Section Asian
Materials Ceramic
Technique Glazed | Crackle Glaze
Description

Miniature pear-shaped bottle with low foot and mounted bronze lip rim. Exterior red glaze covering neck, shoulders and upper half. Remainder shows a pale greenish buff glaze. Exterior crab's claw crackle. Round, slightly recessed base and footrim unglazed. Unsigned. Wooden stand (B).

Height 7 cm
Outside Diameter 4.3 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Robert C. Alexander, 1988
Other Number 341 - Other Number

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