Moon Vase

Ceramic

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image shows an ornate, brightly colored ceramic vase with a black background adorned with intricate patterns of flowers, leaves, and two stylized birds. The elaborate handles are red and curvaceous, enhancing the artistic design. The overall aesthetic is vibrant, featuring vivid hues of orange, green, purple,

The image shows an ornate, brightly colored ceramic vase with a black background adorned with intricate patterns of flowers, leaves, and two stylized birds. The elaborate handles are red and curvaceous, enhancing the artistic design. The overall aesthetic is vibrant, featuring vivid hues of orange, green, purple,

Name/Title

Moon Vase

Entry/Object ID

2016.5.1

Description

he mark on the bottom reads "Kangxi yuzhi" or "Imperial Product of the Kangxi Period." The Kangxi emperor reigned from 1662-1722 and it was during his reign that this type of famille-noire porcleain was first produced. This vase is an early 20th century creation probably made for the export market.

Category

Vault, Chinese, Objects, Plants and Nature, Animals
Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist

Anonymous Chinese

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall

Height

15-5/8 in

Width

12-3/4 in

Depth

3-1/4 in