Grotto
Maker
Unknown
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS
Date1368-1644
Mediumporcelain
Dimensions16 x 8 x 6 1/2 in. (40.6 x 20.3 x 16.5 cm.)
DescriptionOne of a pair of Ming dynasty Fa-hua type porcelain grottos. The grotto depicts an Immortal similar to 44.77. The fa-hua pedestals and grottos are glazed with aubergine and turquoise. Fahua is a term applied to stoneware and porcelain decorated with colored lead glazes - mainly dark blue, turquoise and aubergine kept from intermingling by raised ridges like cloisons which outline the pattern.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of Florence M. Quinn
Status
Not on viewObject number44.78