29 juin 2014

Tall cylindrical vase (albarello shape). First half of the 15th century, Ming dynasty. Probably Yongle reign. Porcelain with cobalt decoration under colorless glaze. H: 21.2 W: 13.2 cm, Jingdezhen, China. Purchase F1954.117. Freer/Sackler © 2014 Smithsonian Institution

Dish, early 15th century, Ming dynasty. Porcelain with cobalt under colorless glaze. H: 8.9 W: 44.7 cm, Jingdezhen, China.F1953.77. Freer/Sackler © 2014 Smithsonian Institution

Bowl, Ming dynasty, Hongwu reign (1368-1398). Porcelain with cobalt decoration under colorless glaze.H: 15.7 W: 41.0 cm, Jingdezhen, China. F1951.3. Freer/Sackler © 2014 Smithsonian Institution After the first Ming emperor ousted the previous foreign-ruled dynasty, he became suspicious of outsiders and closed China, affecting porcelain production that had previously catered to Near Eastern customers. At the same time, he initiated use of blue and white at the Chinese court, and some scholars believe the Hongwu emperor established... [Lire la suite]

Stem bowl with cover, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande reign. Porcelain with cobalt decoration under colorless glaze. H: 13.3 W: 9.8 cm, Jingdezhen, China. F1968.77a-b. Freer/Sackler © 2014 Smithsonian Institution

Bowl with loquat and floral designs, Ming dynasty, early 1400s, Yongle period, porcelain with underglaze blue, 4 x 8 1/4 (diam.) in. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Lilly. 60.107. Indianapolis Museum of Art © 2014 IMA Bowl with lotus and floral designs, Ming dynasty, early 1400s, Yongle period, porcelain with underglaze blue, 3 1/8 x 6 3/4 (diam.) in.Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Lilly. 60.101. Indianapolis Museum of Art © 2014 IMA Bowl with stylized lotus and floral designs, Ming dynasty, early 1400s, Yongle period,... [Lire la suite]

Porcelain bowl with lotus petals on exterior, early 15th century, Ming dynasty, Yongle or Xuande reign. Porcelain with cobalt under colorless glaze. H: 10.0 W: 21.0 cm Jingdezhen, China F1951.14a-b. Freer/Sackler © 2014 Smithsonian Institution

  Francisco de Zurbarán, Christ on the Cross with the Virgin, Mary Magdalene, and Saint John at his Feet. Photo Sotheby's LONDON.- On 9th July 2014, Sotheby’s London Evening Sale of Old Master and British Paintings will be spearheaded by rare masterworks from some of the world’s most eminent aristocratic and private collections. Combining fascinating history with exceptional provenance, these works represent important moments in the artistic development of many schools and nations, from an early 14th century panel by... [Lire la suite]