Vase with historical warriors
The figures on this vase were inspired by illustrations of historical characters in woodblock-printed plays and novels. Those publications became popular in the seventeenth century and influenced porcelain design and other decorative arts.
On view during Rotation 1 of exhibition from June 25, 2016 through January 13, 2017.
On view during Rotation 1 of exhibition from June 25, 2016 through January 13, 2017.
Artwork Details
- 清 景德鎮窯五彩刀马人物圖鳳尾瓶
- Title: Vase with historical warriors
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Culture: China
- Medium: Porcelain painted with colored enamels over a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
- Dimensions: H. 27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm); Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm); Diam. of rim 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); Diam. of foot 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
- Classification: Ceramics
- Credit Line: Bequest of John D. Rockefeller Jr., 1960
- Object Number: 61.200.56
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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