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In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship.<br><br>This petite, red-glazed bottle vase is an example of Lang ware, or <em>Lang yao</em> in Chinese, developed at the imperial kilns at Jingdezhen. “Ox blood” glaze is one of the Qing dynasty's accomplishments in porcelain production.

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120165
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Bottle Vase
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object
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120165
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object
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Bottle Vase
description
In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship.<br><br>This petite, red-glazed bottle vase is an example of Lang ware, or <em>Lang yao</em> in Chinese, developed at the imperial kilns at Jingdezhen. “Ox blood” glaze is one of the Qing dynasty's accomplishments in porcelain production.
date
1662–1722
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CC0
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CC0
language
en
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Q80015572
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Ceramic
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Overall: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)
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China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1662-1722)
accession
1940.942
Source extras
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porcelain, Lang ware
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Bottle Vase, 1662–1722. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1662-1722). Porcelain, Lang ware; overall: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of James Parmelee, 1940.942
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China - Qing Dynasty
citations
citation
Milliken, William M., Henry S. Francis, Howard Hollis, Gertrude Underhill, Silvia A. Wunderlich, and Nell G. Sill. “The Bequest of James Parmelee.” <em>The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art</em> 28, no. 2 (1941): 15–31.
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Bequest of James Parmelee
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2026-05-29 06:12:13.770000
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120165
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Chinese Art
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China - Qing Dynasty
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porcelain, Lang ware
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