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Blue and white lime potMing dynasty
Blue and white lime potMing dynasty
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578
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Blue and white lime potMing dynasty, second half of 15th century
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Blue and white lime potMing dynasty
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BATEA : 568
Simple name
pot
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ceramic; porcelain; pot; blue and white; floral; Ming; betel; lime; 15th century; China;
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A small blue and white lime pot and cover decorated with a wide band of scrolling chrysanthemums and leaves between parallel blue lines. The pointed domed cover has a wide band of flower sprays. The glaze has a slightly greyish tinge and the body is oxidized where exposed.
Description material
porcelain
Description condition
2 x small chips to footRemains of adhesive label on rimVery small manufacturing flaw in glaze of lid(2006)
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white
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blue
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8.2 cm (with cover)
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1450 = 1499
Production period
Ming
Production place
China
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The same shape and basic size is common in brass found all over South East Asia where it is used to contain lime for use in betel nut paraphernalia.
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