Archaic-style vase with poem composed by the Qianlong Emperor
This massive jade vase is handsomely incised with a poem composed by the Qianlong Emperor in 1773. The poem clearly indicates that the work was based on a Song-dynasty (960–1279) ceramic vase with an unadorned surface. More fascinating is that the jade vase features subtle crackling like that observed on high-quality Song celadon-glazed ware.
Artwork Details
- 清乾隆 青玉御題詩貫耳壺
- Title: Archaic-style vase with poem composed by the Qianlong Emperor
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95)
- Date: late 18th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Jade (nephrite)
- Dimensions: H. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm)
- Classification: Jade
- Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
- Object Number: 2015.500.5.37
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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