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Vase

1644-1911 (made)
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Place of origin

Porcelain vase, hexagonal with short neck, painted in underglaze blue with flowers and rockwork.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
Brief description
Vase, porcelain painted in underglaze blue with flowers and rockwork, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Physical description
Porcelain vase, hexagonal with short neck, painted in underglaze blue with flowers and rockwork.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.2cm
  • Diameter: 9.8cm
Styles
Object history
Purchased from Christie's, accessioned in 1883. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Churchill's sale at Christie's, March 15, Lot 48.
Production
Attribution date from inventory record
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Accession number
182-1883

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Record createdJanuary 22, 2009
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