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Object type

jar

Place Associated

China (place of manufacture)

Date

Ming Dynasty, Wanli period, 1573-1620

Materials

porcelain

Dimensions

overall: 525 mm x 445 mm x 445 mm

Description

Large jar, of porcelain, of white and clear glazes. Under the clear glaze spirited decoration in blue. At top scrolling floral border. At base waves, rocks, and seaweed, and in between the borders, amidst flower-scrolls and flaming pearls, two five-clawed dragons of early type.

Credit Line/Donor

Gifted by Sir William and Lady Burrell to the City of Glasgow, 1944

Collection

Burrell Collection: Chinese Pottery [Stoneware, Porcelain]

ID Number

38.432

Location

Burrell Collection

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