Vase
1662-1722 (made)
Artist/Maker | |
Place of origin |
This vase is made of fine porcelain painted in underglaze blue with a design of flowers and spiky foliage. The decoration is not a naturalistic depiction of a particular species of flowers, but would have appealed to a Victorian audience interested in the exotic 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.
Chinese blue-and-white wares had been imported into Britain since the 16th century. Although by the 1870s they 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. Older pieces were displayed alongside newer products.
Chinese blue-and-white wares had been imported into Britain since the 16th century. Although by the 1870s they 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. Older pieces were displayed alongside newer products.
Object details
Categories | |
Object type | |
Materials and techniques | Porcelain, painted in underglaze cobalt blue |
Brief description | Blue and white vase |
Dimensions |
|
Style | |
Object history | Made in Jingdezhen, China, by an unidentified maker |
Summary | This vase is made of fine porcelain painted in underglaze blue with a design of flowers and spiky foliage. The decoration is not a naturalistic depiction of a particular species of flowers, but would have appealed to a Victorian audience interested in the exotic 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. Chinese blue-and-white wares had been imported into Britain since the 16th century. Although by the 1870s they 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. Older pieces were displayed alongside newer products. |
Collection | |
Accession number | C.1272-1917 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
Record created | March 27, 2003 |
Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest