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Pair of Hexagonal Flower Pots
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This deep hexagonal flowerpot, one of a pair in the collection, is numbered "8" and bears additional inscriptions to indicate specifically the location of its usage within the palace: "for use in the Study of Illumination (<em>Mingchuang yong</em>)" within the "Hall of Cultivating the Mind (<em>Yangxin Dian</em>)" of the Forbidden City. The inscriptions seem to suggest the Qing imperial provenance of this pair.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1300s–1400s |
| Culture / Origin | China, Henan province, Yuxian, Juntai, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
| Medium | porcelaneous stoneware, numbered Jun ware |
| Dimensions | Overall: 12.5 x 15 cm (4 15/16 x 5 7/8 in.); Part 2: 13.4 x 14 cm (5 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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