Period:Ming dynasty Production date:1643 (circa)
Materials:stoneware
Technique:lead-glazed, moulded,
Subjects:horse/ass plant,flower
Dimensions:Diameter: 8 centimetres Height: 7 centimetres
Description:
Covered box with moulded decoration covered with a dark green glaze. Similar to BM 1985.1119.16, this covered box is faceted with eight panels and has a knob at the top which is surmounted by moulded petals suggesting a flower head. Around the sides of the cover are horses, alternating with seasonal flowers: peony, orchid, chrysanthemum and hollyhock. The tray is decorated with cross-hatched panels. Inside and out the box is covered with dark green lead glaze much eroded by the sea.
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Materials:stoneware
Technique:lead-glazed, moulded,
Subjects:horse/ass plant,flower
Dimensions:Diameter: 8 centimetres Height: 7 centimetres
Description:
Covered box with moulded decoration covered with a dark green glaze. Similar to BM 1985.1119.16, this covered box is faceted with eight panels and has a knob at the top which is surmounted by moulded petals suggesting a flower head. Around the sides of the cover are horses, alternating with seasonal flowers: peony, orchid, chrysanthemum and hollyhock. The tray is decorated with cross-hatched panels. Inside and out the box is covered with dark green lead glaze much eroded by the sea.
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