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In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. Luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. This pair of miniature porcelain vases with famille rose overglaze enamel decoration illustrates some of the highest technical accomplishments in Qing porcelain production.
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140217
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Pair of Miniature Vases with Birds and Chrysanthemums
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140217
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Pair of Miniature Vases with Birds and Chrysanthemums
description
In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. Luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. This pair of miniature porcelain vases with famille rose overglaze enamel decoration illustrates some of the highest technical accomplishments in Qing porcelain production.
date
1736–95
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CC0
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CC0
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en
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Q80038105
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Ceramic
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Diameter of mouth: 2.1 cm (13/16 in.); Overall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)
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China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong mark and reign (1736-95)
accession
1964.206
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porcelain with famille rose overglaze enamel decoration
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Pair of Miniature Vases with Birds and Chrysanthemums, 1736–95. China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong mark and reign (1736-95). Porcelain with famille rose overglaze enamel decoration; diameter of mouth: 2.1 cm (13/16 in.); overall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Severance and Greta Millikin Collection, 1964.206
collection
China - Qing Dynasty
inscriptions
inscription
乾隆年製
inscription_translation
Qianlong nian zhi (Made in the reign of Qianlong)
didYouKnow
The chrysanthemum is considered one of the "Four Noble Gentlemen" along with plum, orchid, and bamboo.
citations
citation
<em>Catalogue of the Severance and Greta Millikin Collection</em>. Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1990.
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pp. 76–77, cat. no. 88
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Severance and Greta Millikin Collection
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2026-05-29 07:11:24.896000
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140217
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Chinese Art
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China - Qing Dynasty
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porcelain with famille rose overglaze enamel decoration
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