Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644) Date:early 16th century Culture:China Medium:Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware) Dimensions:H. 16 in. (40.6 cm); Diam. 13 in. (33 cm) Classification:Ceramics Credit Line:Rogers Fund, 1918 Accession Number:18.56.8a, b Ducks and lotuses together convey the message of harmony and union in a marriage, and it is possible that this jar was intended as a wedding gift or contained such a gift.
Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644) Date:early 16th century Culture:China Medium:Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware) Dimensions:H. 16 in. (40.6 cm); Diam. 13 in. (33 cm) Classification:Ceramics Credit Line:Rogers Fund, 1918 Accession Number:18.56.8a, b Ducks and lotuses together convey the message of harmony and union in a marriage, and it is possible that this jar was intended as a wedding gift or contained such a gift.