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Covered Ewer with Dragons and Peonies

A work made of porcelain painted in oeverglaze enamels.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of porcelain painted in oeverglaze enamels.

Date:

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 16th century, overglaze painting added later; with Japanese lid bearing seal of Eiraku

Artist:

China

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Covered Ewer with Dragons and Peonies

Place

China (Artist's nationality)

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1501–1600

Medium

Porcelain painted in oeverglaze enamels

Dimensions

17.8 × 18.6 cm (7 × 7 5/16 in.); Diam.: 18.6 cm (7 5/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Russell Tyson

Reference Number

1940.795

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