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

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 134

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

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

Place

China (Artist's nationality:)

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1723–1795

Medium

Porcelain painted with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels

Dimensions

42.6 × 40.7 cm (16 3/4 × 16 in.); Diam.: 40.7 cm (16 in.)

Credit Line

Russell Tyson Endowment

Reference Number

1989.630

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