Hand-painted porcelain vase with flowers and scenes front and back

Ceramic

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image depicts a tall, intricately decorated porcelain vase, adorned with vibrant floral patterns and detailed illustrations of people in a serene, natural landscape, showcasing artistry and elegance.

The image depicts a tall, intricately decorated porcelain vase, adorned with vibrant floral patterns and detailed illustrations of people in a serene, natural landscape, showcasing artistry and elegance.

Name/Title

Hand-painted porcelain vase with flowers and scenes front and back

Entry/Object ID

1989.15.4

Category

Vault, Chinese, Objects, People, Architecture, Landscape, Plants and Nature, Functional Object
Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist

Anonymous Chinese

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall size

Height

13-1/2 in

Width

5 in

Depth

5 in

Exhibition

Permanent Collection exhibition - September 1, 2015 - May 2016 Center Art Gallery

General Notes

Note

The vase is in Bangchuiping (Rouleau) Vase Shape: bangchuiping means “wooden club”, and is named after the cylindrical shape of the body, flat shoulders, high neck, which imitate the form of a club with a handle. French scholars termed this vase “rouleau” which emphasises the tall, roll-form body. Popular during the Qianlong period (ca. 1711-1799), the mille fleur, or thousand flower, motif features blossoming peonies, chrysanthemums, hibiscus, morning glories, roses, lotus flowers, daisies, and lilies amongst an abundance of foliage. Each flower has its own specific symbolic meaning, but the motif itself represents the flowers bestow their blessing.