Wide-Mouthed Jar with Peony, Lotus and Scrolling Motifs

Vietnam

16th century

Titles Wide-Mouthed Jar with Peony, Lotus and Scrolling Motifs (Descriptive)
Medium glazed stoneware with underglaze cobalt blue oxide
Dimensions 3 x 4 3/16 in. Diam. (7.6 x 10.6 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John D. Elmore, 1980.400
Work Type bowl
Classification Containers
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