Vase with scenes from Romance of the West Chamber

late 17th century

Not on view

The scenes on this vase come from Romance of the West Chamber, arguably China’s most popular romantic play. Written by Wang Shifu (ca. 1260–1336), the play tells the story of two star-crossed lovers. Zhang Gong is an impoverished young scholar, and Cui Yingying is the daughter of a high-ranking official. After many romantic experiences and dramatic difficulties, some of which are depicted on this vase, the two lovers eventually get married.

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清康熙景德鎮窯青花西廂記故事圖長頸瓶
Title: Vase with scenes from Romance of the West Chamber
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)
Date: late 17th century
Culture: China
Medium: Porcelain painted in cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Dimensions: H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm); Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Purchase by subscription, 1879
Object Number: 79.2.412
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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