Large Bottle
CultureJapanese
Date1660-1670
MediumPorcelain with underglaze blue (Hizen ware)
DimensionsOverall: 16 inches (40.64 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. George H. Bunting Jr.
Object number81-27/11
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DescriptionDecorated in underglaze blue with a frieze of Chinese transitional style landscape, including a pair of figures standing near rocks and banana palm, a mountain pavilion with seated scholar gazing into the distance and a high mountain village with floral motifs scattered about the ground; neck bears three friezes of geometric decoration; double underglaze blue lines around foot.
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