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Arrow Vase with Persian Inscriptions and Floral Scrolls
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Chinese potters in the 1500s integrated foreign motifs, shapes, and ideas in order to cater to changing tastes and new customers in an increasingly global world.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Zhengde mark and reign (1505-1521) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1506–21 |
| Culture / Origin | China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde mark and reign (1505-1521) |
| Medium | porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decoration |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 10.7 cm (4 3/16 in.); Overall: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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