Gourd-Shaped Bottle with Deer and Crane in Landscape

The image shows a white vase with blue designs. The vase has two rounded sections stacked on top of each other. The top section is narrower and shorter than the bottom section. The vase has a small opening at the top. The vase features a design with a white background and blue floral patterns and animals. The bottom section depicts a deer running to the left. The top section depicts a crane standing still. The vase has a base and neck with a scroll design. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:: mid-16th century
Medium:: Porcelain painted in cobalt blue under clear glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:: China
Dimensions:: 490 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original