Title
Vase
Creator
Date
c. 1736 - 1795
Description
A vase (Chinese, Qing Dynasty, mid-late 18th century) composed of glazed white porcelain. The body of the amphora shaped vase is embossed with a reticulated honeycomb motif overlaid with clusters of blooming lotus flowers, leaves, and scrolling tendrils in low relief. The shoulder of the vase is decorated with a band of ruyi head lappets and leaves. The underside has a raised seal-form script (zhuanshu) Yongzheng (1723-1735) reign mark.
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
porcelain
Extent
8" x 5" x 5"
Collection
Source
Gift of the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Berwind, II, 2008.
Identifier
PSNC.11884
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