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Vase

Chinese Artist

Baluster vase of white with underglaze blue decoration of five-clawed dragon, clouds and four makara masks on the shoulder. Lotus design around the foot.

Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust

Xuande period (1426-1435)

Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration

21.8 x 11.5 in

40-45/1

Image and text: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 2023

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