Blue and White Ceramics of Vietnam
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Dish, Fish and water plants in underglaze blue, Vietnam, 15th century (Important Art Object)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
July 12, 2005 (Tue) - October 2, 2005 (Sun)Blue and white ceramics are white porcelain with blue cobalt-based glaze. In Japan, Vietnamese blue and white ceramics are also known as Annan-yaki underglaze blue.The Vietnamese established their own distinctive style.The hue of the porcelain is off-white and graceful and willowy brushstrokes form soft and elegant patterns, unlike the sharpness of Chinese blue and white porcelain.This gallery will be closed from Monday, September 12 - Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Current exhibit includes:
Ewer, Arabesque in underglaze blue, Vietnam, 15th - 16th century (Private collection)
Dish, Fish and water plants in underglaze blue, Vietnam, 15th century (Important Art Object)
Vase, Applied dragon and ornaments in underglaze blue, Vietnam, dated 1677