Vase with Birthday Reception for General Guo Ziyi

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)

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This vase shows the birthday celebration for the Tang dynasty general Guo Ziyi (697–781). The scene at the foot of the vase shows the arrival of guests bearing gifts, among them a court robe and hat. The body of the vase features a joyful reception where the general and his wife receive congratulatory wishes from family members and guests. At the top of the vase, none other than Shoulao himself, the god of longevity, presides over the festivities, flanked by the eight Daoist immortals. The identity of Guo Ziyi, who achieved the rank of prince of Fenyang after suppressing the An Lushan rebellion, is confirmed by the inscription "Fenyang Manor" (Fenyang fu) above the entrance to the residence.

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Title: Vase with Birthday Reception for General Guo Ziyi
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)
Culture: China
Medium: Porcelain painted with overglaze enamels
Dimensions: H. 31 3/4 in. (80.6 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); Diam. of rim: 7 in. (17.8 cm); Diam. of foot: 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
Object Number: 14.40.335
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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