Vase
17th century
| Place of origin |
Vase of copper with bulbous body and spreading circular foot and neck; the outside is decorated in coloured cloisonne enamel with bands of dragons chasing pearls amid waves, and floral scrolls on a turquoise blue ground. There are two ring handles, which together with the inside of the copper rim were originally gilt. Mark on base.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cloisonne enamel on gilt copper |
| Brief description | Vase, cloisonne enamel on copper, China, 17th century |
| Physical description | Vase of copper with bulbous body and spreading circular foot and neck; the outside is decorated in coloured cloisonne enamel with bands of dragons chasing pearls amid waves, and floral scrolls on a turquoise blue ground. There are two ring handles, which together with the inside of the copper rim were originally gilt. Mark on base. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 大明景泰年製
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| Gallery label | VASE OR HU FORM
Cloisonne enamel on gilt copper
Ching T'ai mark
CHINESE; 17th century (Ming style) |
| Object history | Purchased from Christie's, accessioned in 1894. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. According to registration records, this vase was the property of the late General Gordon. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 14-1894 |
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| Record created | July 28, 2005 |
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