Vase
1662-1722 (made)
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This vase is made of fine porcelain painted in underglaze blue with a design of flowering shrubs and rocks. The style of decoration and the elephant-head handles and rings are elements particularly associated with the East. Commonly known as 'Chinese blue-and -white', vases like this were used to decorate the interiors of many British homes in the 19th century. Being hand-painted, minor differences between this vase and its companion (Museum no. 8516-1863) are discernible.
Chinese blue-and-white had been imported into Britain since the 16th century. Although by the 1870s these wares were no longer rarity items, they continued to feature prominently in interior design. Rooms were filled with blue and white porcelain of different shapes and sizes to create a sumptuous effect, with older pieces being displayed alongside newer products.
Chinese blue-and-white had been imported into Britain since the 16th century. Although by the 1870s these wares were no longer rarity items, they continued to feature prominently in interior design. Rooms were filled with blue and white porcelain of different shapes and sizes to create a sumptuous effect, with older pieces being displayed alongside newer products.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain, painted in underglaze cobalt blue |
| Brief description | Blue and white vase |
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| Style | |
| Marks and inscriptions | Mark of Chengua (1465-87) although the vase dates from the Kangxi period |
| 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. Made in Jingdezhen, China, by an unidentified maker;; |
| Production | Kangxi reign period |
| Summary | This vase is made of fine porcelain painted in underglaze blue with a design of flowering shrubs and rocks. The style of decoration and the elephant-head handles and rings are elements particularly associated with the East. Commonly known as 'Chinese blue-and -white', vases like this were used to decorate the interiors of many British homes in the 19th century. Being hand-painted, minor differences between this vase and its companion (Museum no. 8516-1863) are discernible. Chinese blue-and-white had been imported into Britain since the 16th century. Although by the 1870s these wares were no longer rarity items, they continued to feature prominently in interior design. Rooms were filled with blue and white porcelain of different shapes and sizes to create a sumptuous effect, with older pieces being displayed alongside newer products. |
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| Accession number | C.835&A-1910 |
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| Record created | March 27, 2003 |
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