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Vase

1662-1722 (made)
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Place of origin

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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Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.9cm
  • Diameter: 14cm
Styles
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 createdJanuary 26, 2009
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