Vase
1630-44 (made)
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| Place of origin |
From 1620, the potters of Jingdezhen had to target new markets as orders from the imperial court declined. New shapes and designs were developed. Chinese taste is reflected in large vases decorated with narrative scenes from popular classics.
Since the 17th century, initially in the Netherlands, this type of vase, with straight tapering sides and a narrowing neck, has been called a 'Rolwagen'. In China it has sometimes been called a 'sleeve' vase. The term rolwagen describes the frequent depiction of a moving or rolling wagon, part of the narrative. These vases while intended for the domestic market, were sometimes included in incidental or private trade, and thus made their way to princely collections in Europe and England.
Since the 17th century, initially in the Netherlands, this type of vase, with straight tapering sides and a narrowing neck, has been called a 'Rolwagen'. In China it has sometimes been called a 'sleeve' vase. The term rolwagen describes the frequent depiction of a moving or rolling wagon, part of the narrative. These vases while intended for the domestic market, were sometimes included in incidental or private trade, and thus made their way to princely collections in Europe and England.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue |
| Brief description | Vase, porcelain painted in underglaze blue, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
| Physical description | Porcelain vase, of almost cylindrical form with constricted neck and flared mouth. Painted in underglaze blue, on one side with a lady and four figures, one of whom kneels before her offering a flower. On the other side, four warriors with spears and standards, near a tent. |
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| Gallery label | Chinese vases for the home market
China, Jingdezhen, 1630-44
Circ.414-1931. W.G. Gulland Bequest(2009) |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | From 1620, the potters of Jingdezhen had to target new markets as orders from the imperial court declined. New shapes and designs were developed. Chinese taste is reflected in large vases decorated with narrative scenes from popular classics. Since the 17th century, initially in the Netherlands, this type of vase, with straight tapering sides and a narrowing neck, has been called a 'Rolwagen'. In China it has sometimes been called a 'sleeve' vase. The term rolwagen describes the frequent depiction of a moving or rolling wagon, part of the narrative. These vases while intended for the domestic market, were sometimes included in incidental or private trade, and thus made their way to princely collections in Europe and England. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | CIRC.414-1931 |
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| Record created | January 7, 2009 |
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