Vase
19th century (made)
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Vase with ovoid body, narrow neck, spreading mouth. On the neck and body are four oblong panels painted with figure subjects. The remaining surface is covered with sprays of flowers and fruit, with birds among them. On the shoulder are six dragons applied in high relief.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain with applied reliefs, painted in overglaze enamels and gilt |
| Brief description | Vase, porcelain with applied reliefs, painted in overglaze enamels and gilt; China (Jingdezhen), Qing dynasty, 19th century |
| Physical description | Vase with ovoid body, narrow neck, spreading mouth. On the neck and body are four oblong panels painted with figure subjects. The remaining surface is covered with sprays of flowers and fruit, with birds among them. On the shoulder are six dragons applied in high relief. |
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| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Object history | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology (Jermyn Street, London), accessioned in 1901. 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 | 4373-1901 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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