Not currently on display at the V&A

Vase

19th century (made)
Place of origin

Porcelain vase with elongaed form, painted in blue with masks on a diapered ground, formal leaf borders above and below with diaper patterns and symbols


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain, painted with coloured enamels
Brief description
Vase, porcelain, painted with coloured enamels, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Physical description
Porcelain vase with elongaed form, painted in blue with masks on a diapered ground, formal leaf borders above and below with diaper patterns and symbols
Dimensions
  • Height: 45.7cm
  • Diameter: 22.2cm
Taken from register
Object history
Purchased from Dr. S. W. Bushell (Beijing), accessioned in 1883. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Collection
Accession number
758-1883

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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