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Chinese

Wine Cup, late 1600s

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Description

Maker

Culture

Chinese

Title

Wine Cup

Year

late 1600s

Medium

Porcelain with cobalt blue, glaze, and enamels

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Dimensions

4.5 cm (1 13/16 inches) (height)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

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

Place

China, Qing Dynasty, 1644–1911

Type

Credit

Bequest of John M. Crawford, Jr.

Object Number

1989.110.55

Projects & Publications

Publications

The Crawford Bequest

Chinese Objects in the Collection of the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, An Exhibition by the Department of Histor

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Asian Art Galleries

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).

Use

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