This vase was a popular type of export ware, produced in China in the second half of the 19th century, and certainly before the date of its acquisition by the museum in 1876. At that time China trade had already decreased in volume, if compared with the previous century.
The shape and decoration of this vase were inspired by ancient bronze vessels; this type often had a mark of the Chenghua emperor (1465-1487) in a brown square on the base.
Physical description
Porcelain vase simulating a bronze vessel's shape, decorated with crackled white and brown glazes and unglazed bands painted in brown imitating metal mounds; the handles are in the form of stylised animals. One of a pair.
Place of Origin
China (made)
Date
ca. 1865-1875 (made)
Artist/maker
Unknown
Materials and Techniques
Porcelain with crackled glazes
Marks and inscriptions
Chenghua mark in a brown square on the base
From register
Dimensions
Height: 28.5 cm
Descriptive line
Porcelain vase with crackled glazes and decorative bands, Chenghua mark, China, Qing dynasty, ca. 1865-75
Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)
Clunas, Craig (ed.). Chinese Exports Art and Design. London:Victoria and Albert Museum, 1987, p. 56, fig. 38.
Labels and date
Vase
Porcelain with crackled glazes and simulated metal mounts
About 1865-1875 [1987]
Materials
Porcelain
Subjects depicted
Leaves; Frets (patterns); Ruyi; Masks
Categories
Ceramics; Porcelain
Collection
East Asia Collection