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Source Description
This pear-shaped vase sits on a flared foot with an augmented rim. The body is modestly decorated with three sets of double rings. Two pierced lugs flank the neck below a slightly enlarged mouth of similar diameter to the foot. The simple design replicates the shape of ancient bronzes which emphasizes a dignified quality. While the bluish grey glaze and the fine golden crackles of the vase imitate Guan ware of the Song dynasty, the large size and heavy proportions signify a diversion from the delicate aesthetics of Song wares.
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Document identity
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25472
label
Large Vase with Pierced Hangles Imitation Guan Ware
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Source metadata
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25472
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title
Large Vase with Pierced Hangles Imitation Guan Ware
description
This pear-shaped vase sits on a flared foot with an augmented rim. The body is modestly decorated with three sets of double rings. Two pierced lugs flank the neck below a slightly enlarged mouth of similar diameter to the foot. The simple design replicates the shape of ancient bronzes which emphasizes a dignified quality. While the bluish grey glaze and the fine golden crackles of the vase imitate Guan ware of the Song dynasty, the large size and heavy proportions signify a diversion from the delicate aesthetics of Song wares.
provenance
Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876; purchased by William T. Walters, Baltimore, 1876; inherited by Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1894; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 1931.
date
1722-1735 (Yongzheng)
citationUrl
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CC0
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en
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Ceramics
vases
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1
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1
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import
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cm
width
31.4
height
20.3
dimensionsRaw
H: 12 3/8 × Diam: 8 in. (31.4 × 20.32 cm)
Source extras
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Chinese
dynasty
Qing Dynasty
reign
Yongzheng (1722-1735)
med
porcelain with iron oxide glaze
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6238
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CHN
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244
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photo
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