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Flower container (Vase or urn)
1775-1785
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Jingdezhen; China; Asia
Materials
- Porcelain (hard-paste)
- Lime (alkaline) glaze
Museum Object Number
1966.0631.001 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1966.0631.001 A, B
Object Name
Flower container (Vase or urn)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Jingdezhen; China; Asia
Date
1775-1785
Materials
- Porcelain (hard-paste)
- Lime (alkaline) glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Gilded
- Enameled
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
16.929 (H) x 9.685 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
43 (H) x 24.6 (W)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Howard, David Sanctuary & Ayers, John. 1978 China for the West.
• Similar urn illustrated, p. 556, pl. 575Book: Howard, David Sanctuary & Ayers, John. 1978 China for the West.
• Information on the shape of the urn, p. 556Catalogue: 2007 Christie's (sales catalogue).
• Very similar pair urns, with more gilding: Sold at auction (NY), January 25, 2011, lot 294, 16 1/2" high