On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G215
Details
Medium:
Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects, Ceramic | Glazed earthenware
Size:
a:(lower section) H.18-1/2 x W.9-1/2 x D.23-9/16 in.; b:(upper section) H.15-5/8 x W.9-1/4 x D.23 in.
Creation Place:
Asia, China
Culture:
Asia, China
Style:
16th-17th century, Late Ming dynasty
Inscriptions:
Stickers
2 dealer'S stickers, on back of b
Physical Description:
large head of a beast with mouth open; phoenix looking over its back on PL side; twisting roaring dragon on PR side; green, tan, black and white glaze; separated into 2 parts with part of dragon and phoenix on top section
Credit:
Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton