CHINESE
Vase
Qing dynasty, Kangxi period 1662-1722

Medium
porcelain

Measurements
38.6 × 20.2 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1927

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
China

Accession Number
2863-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Elongated ovoid body narrowing to cylindrical neck with everted rim; incised with archaic design of stylized scrolling phoenix alternating with bat holding musical stone with ribbon over lotus with scrolling tendrils, lotus panel foot band, shoulder band of 'good luck' rui symbols and scroll band, stylized banana leaves neck band.

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CHINESE
Vase
Qing dynasty, Kangxi period 1662-1722