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13 février 2024

Leys Jar, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Zhengde mark and period (1506–21)

Leys Jar, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Zhengde mark and period (1506–21)

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Leys Jar, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Zhengde mark and period (1506–21). Porcelain with incised decoration under colored glazes, H. 11.1 cm; Diam. 13.3 cm; Diam. of rim: 14.6 cm; Diam. of foot: 8.3 cm. ift of Stanley Herzman, in memory of Adele Herzman, 1991, 1991.253.60. © 2000–2024 The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Auspicious dragons chase flaming pearls around the neck and body of this vessel. The motif and the reign mark on the base of the jar indicate that the work was intended for use in the imperial court. Such small jars with flared necks were used to collect used tea leaves and table scraps.
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