Vase
1628-1644 (made)
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In the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) Jingdezhen became the major ceramic-manufacturing centre. Imperial kilns were established to produce fine porcelain for the exclusive use of the emperors. The tradition of inscribing the emperor's reign title on the wares also started in the Ming. The shape of this vase is typical of the Chongzhen reign period.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue |
Brief description | Porcelain vase painted in underglaze blue, China, Jingdezhen, 1628-1644 |
Physical description | Porcelain vase painted in underglaze blue |
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Gallery label | Vase with floral design
Chongzhen reign period (1628-44)
Jingdezhen kilns, south China
Porcelain painted in cobalt blue
Museum no. 766-1883(2007) |
Object history | Purchased from Dr. S. W. Bushell (Beijing), accessioned in 1883. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
Summary | In the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) Jingdezhen became the major ceramic-manufacturing centre. Imperial kilns were established to produce fine porcelain for the exclusive use of the emperors. The tradition of inscribing the emperor's reign title on the wares also started in the Ming. The shape of this vase is typical of the Chongzhen reign period. |
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Accession number | 766-1883 |
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Record created | September 13, 2007 |
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