Vase (one of a pair)

Decorator Decorated by the Hausmaler Ignaz Preissler Bohemian

early 18th century, decoration ca. 1729–32

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This Chinese vase was initially decorated in red enamel and gilding, but after it was exported to Europe additional decoration in black enamel and gold was applied by Ignaz Preissler (1676–1753). The depiction of “Chinese” figures is typical of chinoiserie, a term used to describe the European fascination with the peoples of Asia and their fanciful evocation in European decorative arts.

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Title: Vase (one of a pair)
Decorator: Decorated by the Hausmaler Ignaz Preissler (Bohemian, Bedřichovka ca.1676–1741 Kunstàt)
Date: early 18th century, decoration ca. 1729–32
Culture: Chinese with Bohemian, Kronstadt decoration
Medium: Hard-paste porcelain (Jingdezhen ware)
Dimensions: Height (each): 10 11/16 in. (27.1 cm); Diameter (each): 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Porcelain-Export
Credit Line: Gift of R. Thornton Wilson, in memory of Florence Ellsworth Wilson, 1954
Object Number: 54.147.96
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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