East Asian Art Vase Made in China, AsiaQing Dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi Period (1662-1722) Artist/maker unknown, Chinese Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration; Famille jaune * Gallery 226, Asian Art, second floor 1955-50-245 The Alfred and Margaret Caspary Memorial Gift, 1955 |
LabelFamille jaune is the name given by European collectors to Chinese wares with a yellow ground and painted motifs in green and aubergine, as seen on this vase. Each of its four sides represents one of the four seasons: peony for spring, lotus for summer, chrysanthemum for autumn, and prunus for winter.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
