Vase with Plum Blossom Design

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Vase with Plum Blossom Design

14th century

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

A ceramic vase similar to this piece was found in a shipwreck off the Sinan coast of southwest Korea. The Chinese merchant vessel was on its way to Japan when it sank in 1323, carrying a large cargo of ceramics—among which were Qingbai, Shufu, and celadon wares.

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Object Details

Title:

Vase with Plum Blossom Design

Date:

14th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

Medium:

Glazed porcelain with mold-impressed relief decoration (Shufu-type ware)

Dimensions:

6 5/8 x 3 9/16 inches (16.9 x 9 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

Gift of Major General and Mrs. William Crozier, 1944

Accession Number:

1944-20-142a,b

Geography:

Made in China, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)

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