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Blue underglaze, overall floral patterning, repeat wave lip design, four floral heads on interior, floral cavetto, scrolling florals on exterior with separate circled band of blue designs; broad, slightly ruddy, foot ring, potched. Unmarked foot interior.

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Blue and White Deep-sided Plate

Maker Vietnamese

Date15th-16th century

Place of originVietnam

MediumWhite stoneware body, clear glaze, underglaze blue

Dimensions2 3/8 x 12 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. (6 x 31.1 x 31.1 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

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

Object number2010.94.5

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ASIAN

Visual DescriptionBlue underglaze, overall floral patterning, repeat wave lip design, four floral heads on interior, floral cavetto, scrolling florals on exterior with separate circled band of blue designs; broad, slightly ruddy, foot ring, potched. Unmarked foot interior.

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