Bottle-Shaped Vase for Incense Sticks or Flowers
Unknown
Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or Qing dynasty (1644–1911), c. late 17th/18th century
Medium
Dehua ware (blanc de chine); porcelain with underglaze molded decoration
Dimensions
29 × 15.9 cm (11 7/16 × 6 1/4 in.); Diam.: 15.9 cm (6 1/4 in.)
Classification
vase
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
12608
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...