Vase & Stand
1662-1722 (made)
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Vase in dense ivory-white porcelain covered in a semi-opaque glaze possessing an iron-stained crackle. In the form ofnelumbium (lotus) seed head resting on a curled leaf. Cup-shaped capsule pierced in the top with seven holes; its nine fluted stem is supported on three projections, respectively modelled in the shape of a minute sead-head, a bud and a leaf. The stand is carved wood, oblong, in the form of entwining lotus plants. Probably a brush-holder (Pi-yen hu).
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Glazed porcelain, carved wood. |
| Brief description | Vase and stand, glazed porcelain, wood, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 1662-1722 |
| Physical description | Vase in dense ivory-white porcelain covered in a semi-opaque glaze possessing an iron-stained crackle. In the form ofnelumbium (lotus) seed head resting on a curled leaf. Cup-shaped capsule pierced in the top with seven holes; its nine fluted stem is supported on three projections, respectively modelled in the shape of a minute sead-head, a bud and a leaf. The stand is carved wood, oblong, in the form of entwining lotus plants. Probably a brush-holder (Pi-yen hu). |
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| Credit line | Given by W. G. Gulland, Esq. |
| Object history | Given by Mr. W. G. Gulland, accessioned in 1905. 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 | 148&A-1905 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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