Vase

Place of OriginChina

DateQing Dynasty (1644-1912), Reign of Kangxi (1662-1722)

DimensionsH: 17 1/2 in.

MediumPorcelain with famille verte decoration on white glaze

ClassificationCeramics

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1958.7

Not on View

DescriptionClub-shaped; Neck: Poet or sage in a rocky landscape; Shoulder: Emblems of The Four Accomplishments (music, checkers, writing, painting); Belly: genre scene of aristocratic ladies and children in a domestic setting

Label TextOn the neck of this vase, a poet sits in a rocky landscape. Below are emblems of The Four Accomplishments: writing, painting, music, and games. The body of the vase shows a domestic scene of aristocratic ladies and children. Famille verte is a polychrome porcelain technique known as yincaki or bright colors in Chinese. The green enamel color results from copper in the glaze.