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Vase and Lid

1662-1722 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Vase and lid of porcelain, painted on the biscuit with enamels in the famille jaune palette. On each side, a flower growing among rocks. On the shoulder and lid, a band of lotus petals in relief. Between these are two bands, each with six panels of fruit.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Vase
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted on the biscuit with enamels
Brief description
Vase and lid, porcelain painted on the biscuit with enamels in the famille jaune palette, China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Physical description
Vase and lid of porcelain, painted on the biscuit with enamels in the famille jaune palette. On each side, a flower growing among rocks. On the shoulder and lid, a band of lotus petals in relief. Between these are two bands, each with six panels of fruit.
Dimensions
  • Height: 31.4cm
  • Diameter: 13cm
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Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Credit line
Salting Bequest
Object history
Bequeathed by Mr. George Salting, accessioned in 1910. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Production
Register
Subjects depicted
Other number
Loan no. 124
Collection
Accession number
C.1080&A-1910

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Record createdMarch 4, 2009
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