Vase
ca. 1865-1875 (made)
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This vase was a popular type of export ware, produced in China in the second half of the 19th century, and certainly before the date of its acquisition by the museum in 1876. At that time China trade had already decreased in volume, if compared with the previous century.
The shape and decoration of this vase were inspired by ancient bronze vessels; this type often had a mark of the Chenghua emperor (1465-1487) in a brown square on the base.
The shape and decoration of this vase were inspired by ancient bronze vessels; this type often had a mark of the Chenghua emperor (1465-1487) in a brown square on the base.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain with crackled glazes |
| Brief description | Porcelain vase with crackled glazes and decorative bands, Chenghua mark, China, Qing dynasty, ca. 1865-75 |
| Physical description | Porcelain vase simulating a bronze vessel's shape, decorated with crackled white and brown glazes and unglazed bands painted in brown imitating metal mounds; the handles are in the form of stylised animals. One of a pair. |
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| Gallery label | Vase
Porcelain with crackled glazes and simulated metal mounts
About 1865-1875(1987) |
| Object history | Purchased from Bernard Quaritch, accessioned in 1876. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Summary | This vase was a popular type of export ware, produced in China in the second half of the 19th century, and certainly before the date of its acquisition by the museum in 1876. At that time China trade had already decreased in volume, if compared with the previous century. The shape and decoration of this vase were inspired by ancient bronze vessels; this type often had a mark of the Chenghua emperor (1465-1487) in a brown square on the base. |
| Bibliographic reference | Clunas, Craig (ed.). Chinese Exports Art and Design. London:Victoria and Albert Museum, 1987, p. 56, fig. 38. |
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| Accession number | 21-1876 |
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| Record created | October 2, 2008 |
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