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Pair of plates
Ming dynasty, Wanli period 1573-1620

Medium
porcelain, enamel
Measurements
(1) 2.3 × 14.2 cm diameter
(2) 2.3 × 14.2 cm diameter
Place/s of Execution
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, south-east China, China
Inscription
(1-2) incised (in Chinese characters) on base c.: (mark of the Wanli (1573-1620) period)
Accession Number
3734.1-2-D3
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of H. W. Kent, 1938
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
1) With everted rim; incised with central motif of vase of long stemmed flowers with leaves in double ring, rim band of auspicious objects and ribbons; underside rim band of combination scroll cloud/parasol motif. 2) With everted rim; incised with central motif of vase of flowers with extended leaves in single ring, rim band of auspicious objects and ribbons; underside rim band of combination scroll cloud/'good luck' rui symbol motif.