Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing period (1522–66) Date:16th century Culture:China Medium:Porcelain with raised slip and enamels (Jingdezhen ware) Dimensions:H. 29 9/16 in. (75.1 cm); Diam. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm); Diam. of rim 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm); Diam. of foot 6 3/8 in.) Classification:Ceramics Credit Line:Bequest of John D. Rockefeller Jr., 1960 Accession Number:61.200.24 This vase was likely made as one of a pair for use as a flower container on a religious altar. The dragons are typical of Ming style, with thick, sinewy bodies and flowing manes.
Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing period (1522–66) Date:16th century Culture:China Medium:Porcelain with raised slip and enamels (Jingdezhen ware) Dimensions:H. 29 9/16 in. (75.1 cm); Diam. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm); Diam. of rim 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm); Diam. of foot 6 3/8 in.) Classification:Ceramics Credit Line:Bequest of John D. Rockefeller Jr., 1960 Accession Number:61.200.24 This vase was likely made as one of a pair for use as a flower container on a religious altar. The dragons are typical of Ming style, with thick, sinewy bodies and flowing manes.