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Unknown Maker, Chinese

Wine Cup

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Culture

Chinese

Title

Wine Cup

Period

Qing

Year

late 1600s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

porcelain

Geography

Origin: China, Qing Dynasty, 1644-1911

Dimensions

4.5 cm (1 3/4 inches) (height)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Marks: Mark:Da Ming Jiajing nian zhi, six characters within a double square in underglaze blue on base.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of John M. Crawford, Jr.

Object Number

1989.110.55

Type

Projects & Publications

Publications

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Asian Art Galleries
Jun 10, 2014

Label copy

This exquisite cup decorated with figural and floral designs combines underglaze painting and overglaze enameling. Known as doucai (contrasting colors), this technique was first popularized in China during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Chinese
Wine Cup, late 1600s
Porcelain with cobalt blue, glaze, and enamels
4.5 cm (1 3/4 inches) (height)
Bequest of John M. Crawford, Jr. 1989.110.55

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