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Bottle vase
Bottle vase

Bottle vase

Place of OriginChina
Date1271-1368
DynastyYuan dynasty (1271-1368)
MaterialsHigh-fired ceramic painted with overglaze decoration (Cizhou ware)
DimensionsH. 10 5/8 in x Diam. 6 1/4 in, H. 27 cm x Diam. 15.9 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P134
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
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During the Mongol-ruled Yuan dynasty, a new term, “jade vase for spring,” was coined for wine ware and was exemplified by this shape. It features a long neck doubling as a handle and a flared body randomly painted with a few flower sprays.