Vase
1662-1722 (made)
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Vase, porcelain painted in underglaze blue round the body with medallions of floral pattern united by flowers; on either side is a broad green band dotted with brownish spots. The upper edge is decorated in blue with bands of lines and sceptre-heads (ruyi) and the lower with wave ornament.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze green enamel |
Brief description | Vase, porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze green enamel, China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (with Xuande mark) |
Physical description | Vase, porcelain painted in underglaze blue round the body with medallions of floral pattern united by flowers; on either side is a broad green band dotted with brownish spots. The upper edge is decorated in blue with bands of lines and sceptre-heads (ruyi) and the lower with wave ornament. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Mark of Xuande (1426-1435) |
Object history | Purchased from Christie's, accessioned in 1890. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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Accession number | 228-1890 |
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Record created | January 26, 2009 |
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