Bottle vase (xianwen ping), 18th century
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Glazed ceramicexpand_more
Given in memory of Jane and Colebert Andrusexpand_more 2017.99.2
Not on Viewexpand_more
Known as xianwenping (‘Vase decorated with bow-strings’), the compressed globular body of this vase is surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck and upturned rim. The shape of xianwenping were inspired by ancient bronze hu vessels of the Han dynasty. This example is striking for its flambé-glaze: the vase is coated with a brilliant blue-colored glaze accented with milky lavender-blue streaks.
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- Bottle vase (xianwen ping)
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- Artist
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- 2017.99.2
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