Vase

Title

Vase

Year/Period

Qianlong period (1736-1795), Qing dynasty

Region

China

Object Type

vases

Material

ceramic (material)

Technique

throwing (pottery technique), glazing (coating process), firing (technique), pottery techniques

Dimension

Object size: H25.3 x D,
of opening: 10.5cm

Accession No.

1995-03456

Collection of

Asian Civilisations Museum

Credit Line

Gift from Jurong Town Corporation

The form of this vase is derived from an ancient bronze vessel known as 'hu' (壶). Copies of ancient wares, including vases, were made during the reigns of Yongzheng (1723–1735) and Qianlong (1736-1795). Both emperors had a personal interest in studying antiques, and copying archaic forms and decorative styles. Hence, drawings or even wooden models of various ancient objects were sent to the imperial kiln in Jingdezhen for potters to copy. This green-glazed vase emulates Guan 官 ware of the Southern Song period (1127–1279), one of the five great wares of the Song dynasty (960–1279).