Vase with historical warriors

China

Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

Not on view

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.

Vase with historical warriors, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), China

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Vase with historical warriors, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), China
Vase with historical warriors, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), China
Vase with historical warriors, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), China
Vase with historical warriors, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), China
Vase with historical warriors, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), China
Vase with historical warriors, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), China
Vase with historical warriors, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), China
Vase with historical warriors, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), China

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