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Chinese
Vase Qing dynasty, Guangxu period 1875-1908
porcelain, gilt, enamel
22.6 × 12.1 cm diameter
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of John H. Connell, 1914
Photo: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, south-east China, China
Inscription
painted in red enamel and gold (in Chinese characters) on base c.: (dragon motif) / (mark of Guangxu period) / (dragon motif)
Accession Number
1196-D2
Department
Asian Art
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Physical description
Ovoid form narrowing to neck with bulbous mouth; fish, mythological creatures and composite creature above foot band of stylized waves, grid band with quatre foil medallions and stylized 'good luck' rui symbol and banana leaves at shoulder, composite dragon on neck, grid band at rim, gilt rim. All on incised stylised wave pattern.