Vase and Lid
ca. 1830-1850 (made)
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The vase has a bulging pear-shaped body, and a domed lid with gilded knob. The lid is constructed so that a long unglazed section sits into the neck to prevent it slipping off. The piece is decorated in heavy famille rose colours with figure scenes in round cartouches against a background of flower sprays, butterflies and auspicious emblems. A band of bats and flowers on a gilt ground encircles the neck.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilt |
| Brief description | Vase and lid, porcelain decorated in overglaze enamels in the famille rose palette with gilding; China (Jingdezhen), Qing dynasty, ca. 1830-50 |
| Physical description | The vase has a bulging pear-shaped body, and a domed lid with gilded knob. The lid is constructed so that a long unglazed section sits into the neck to prevent it slipping off. The piece is decorated in heavy famille rose colours with figure scenes in round cartouches against a background of flower sprays, butterflies and auspicious emblems. A band of bats and flowers on a gilt ground encircles the neck. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr D. C. H. Mellon |
| Production | Register |
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| Accession number | FE.69&A-1982 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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