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Underglaze blue with thick cream crackle glaze, isolated floral medallion, surrounded by blue ring and with six spur marks; thick lip with vague vegetative scroll, casual circles defining each design area. Unmarked on reverse; small discrete flat foot ring.

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Blue and White Plate

Maker Vietnamese

Date14th-early 15th century

Place of originVietnam

MediumCeramic, cream crackle glaze, underglaze blue

Dimensions2 x 11 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. (5.1 x 28.6 x 28.6 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Don Q. Vining, M.D.

Object number2010.94.4

Collections

ASIAN

Visual DescriptionUnderglaze blue with thick cream crackle glaze, isolated floral medallion, surrounded by blue ring and with six spur marks; thick lip with vague vegetative scroll, casual circles defining each design area. Unmarked on reverse; small discrete flat foot ring.

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