Square Double-Gourd Vase with Floral Scrolls
Unknown Artist
1522–66
Medium
porcelain with underglaze blue decoration and overglaze enamel
Dimensions
h. 8.8 cm
Classification
Ceramic
Department
Chinese Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Severance and Greta Millikin Collection
Accession Number
1964.172
About this artwork
In the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship.