Calabash-shape vase 蝙蝠紋葫蘆形瓶

Ceramics
China

Materials:

Porcelain

Technique:

Porcelain with polychrome enamels and gold

Date:

Qing dynasty (1644-1911), reign of Qianlong (1736-1795)

Size:

Height 34 cm

Place of origin:

China, Jiangxi, imperial kilns of Jingdezhen

Mark:

Mark and reign of Qianlong (1736-1795)

Description:

This calabash-shaped vase has a ribbon imitating silk brocade tied around the waist. The endire vaissel is covered with a patternmade up of red bats with outspread wings arranged over a gold background. Great care has been taken to depict each animal as a distinct individual.

Inventory number:

CB.CC.1949.643

Copyright:

Fondation Baur

Photographer:

Marian Gérard