Vietnamese Bottle Vase (Yu-hu chun), 15th C CE

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Vietnamese Bottle Vase (Yu-hu chun), late 15th century CE, proudly displayed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. According to artsmia.org's detailed description, the Vietnamese blue-and-white wares drew inspiration from China, but their potters went beyond mere imitation, creating an array of intricate designs featuring peonies, lotuses, birds, flowers, animals, fish, and even serene landscapes. This exquisite pear-shaped bottle showcases a striking resemblance to Chinese prototypes in both shape and decoration. The delicate floral panels painted in underglaze blue stand out against a dynamic wave background, while cloud whirls dance around the neck, plantain leaves sprout below the rim, and lotus leaf lappets elegantly encircle the base. To learn more about this stunning vase, visit: https://collections.artsmia.org/art/102199/bottle-vase-vietnam