Vase
1970-1980 (made)
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Made in imitation of one of the early 18th century 'peachbloom' forms, as a vase with tall trumpet neck and tapering base section which is unglazed, to be supported in a tall wooden stand. Well potted, but fairly thick-bodied. Glazed with a 'peach bloom' copper red glaze. Inside the base is a six-character apocryphal mark of Kangxi (1662-1722) in underglaze blue.
The base is made of light wood such as pine and stained and varished to a dark, hardwood colour
The base is made of light wood such as pine and stained and varished to a dark, hardwood colour
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain, glazed |
| Physical description | Made in imitation of one of the early 18th century 'peachbloom' forms, as a vase with tall trumpet neck and tapering base section which is unglazed, to be supported in a tall wooden stand. Well potted, but fairly thick-bodied. Glazed with a 'peach bloom' copper red glaze. Inside the base is a six-character apocryphal mark of Kangxi (1662-1722) in underglaze blue. The base is made of light wood such as pine and stained and varished to a dark, hardwood colour |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Da Qing Kangxi nian zhi (Inside the base is a six-character apocryphal mark of Kangxi (1662-1722) in underglaze blue.)
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Simon Kwan |
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| Accession number | FE.78:1, 2-1990 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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