Vase
Artist/maker unknown, Chinese
Geography:
Made in China, Asia
Period:
Kangxi Period (1662-1722) or laterDate:
18th century or laterMedium:
Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration (Famille jaune)Dimensions:
21 1/8 x 8 1/2 inches (53.7 x 21.6 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
1955-50-245Credit Line:
The Alfred and Margaret Caspary Memorial Gift, 1955
Made in China, Asia
Period:
Kangxi Period (1662-1722) or laterDate:
18th century or laterMedium:
Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration (Famille jaune)Dimensions:
21 1/8 x 8 1/2 inches (53.7 x 21.6 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1955-50-245Credit Line:
The Alfred and Margaret Caspary Memorial Gift, 1955
Label:
Famille 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.
Famille 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.
