Jar with human figures and crane

Datelate 15th century

MediumStoneware painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Cizhou ware)

DimensionsH. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm); W. 11 in. (27.9 cm); Diam. of rim 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); Diam. of foot 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)

CultureChina

PeriodMing dynasty (1368–1644)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationCeramics

Gift of Mrs. Samuel T. Peters, 1926

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