Melon-Shaped Jar with Butterflies, Gourds, and Scrolling Vines

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng (1723–35) or early Qianlong period (1736–95), 18th century

China

Status: On View, Gallery 134
Department: Arts of Asia

Title: Melon-Shaped Jar with Butterflies, Gourds, and Scrolling Vines
Origin: China
Date: 1723–1795
Medium: Porcelain painted with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels
Dimensions: H. 42.6 cm (16 3/4 in.); diam. 40.7 cm (16 in.)
Credit Line: Russell Tyson Endowment
Reference Number: 1989.630
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