Vase with Figures in Landscape, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Chongzhen period (1628–44), mid-17th century, China, Porcelain with

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Vase with Figures in Landscape, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Chongzhen period (1628–44), mid-17th century, China, Porcelain with incised decoration painted in cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 18 1/4 in. ( cm), Ceramics, Although the source has not yet been identified, it seems likely that the scene painted on this vase illustrates a moment from a play or a novel, possibly a work with romantic overtones. In the center of the vase, a gentleman with three attendants appears to be shooing another man off his property

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Size: 3640px × 5200px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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