Vase with Floral Design (Translation)
粉彩描金花卉紋花觚 清乾隆 (Primary Title)
Garniture of Three Jars and Two Vases (Series Title)
Vase with Flowers and Rocks; Ganiture of Three Jars and Two Vases (Former Title)
Unknown (Artist)
Large numbers of blue-and-white and polychrome ceramics were exported to Europe in the 18th century when Chinese ceramics were in great demand and the object of much fascination. In European homes, porcelains ere displayed in cabinets or on chests and mantels--often in groups or in pairs, A garniture of five pieces is perhaps inspired by the "five offerings" displayed on altars in Chinese temples.
Export ceramics
Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
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Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund
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