Dehua kilns
Archaistic Gu-Shaped Vase
1700-1799
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Dehua kilns
Archaistic Gu-Shaped Vase
1700-1799
Physical Qualities
Porcelain with transparent glaze, 9 1/8 H x 5 1/2 Diam. in. (23.2 x 14 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Fred J. Van Slyke
Object Number
1965.41.2
Arcaistic beaker form (gu) with three open-work handles; wide spreading mouth and flared foot with collar set off by two countersunk bands in imitation of anciant bronze vessel. Unglazed, stepped footrim; foot cavity glazed (glaze did not adhere in two places); covered with ivory, Ding-type glaze, interior glazed only at mouth.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1965; Frederick J. van Slyke, Baltimore; Parke-Bernet sale, Jacobs' residence, Baltimore, c. 1938-1939; Mary Frick Jacobs Collection
