Vase
19th century (made)
Place of origin |
Porcelain vase with trumpet-shaped mouth, painted in blue enamel depciting dragons in pursuit of pearls, one pair in the clouds and another in the sea, mark of an artemisia leaf present on base
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain, painted with coloured enamels |
Brief description | Vase, porcelain, painted with coloured enamels, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century |
Physical description | Porcelain vase with trumpet-shaped mouth, painted in blue enamel depciting dragons in pursuit of pearls, one pair in the clouds and another in the sea, mark of an artemisia leaf present on base |
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Object history | Purchased from Dr. S. W. Bushell, accessioned in 1883. 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 | 100-1883 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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