Altar Set
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Jiaqing reign mark and period
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels (famille rose)
Dimensions
a: 27 × 15.2 cm (10 5/8 × 6 in.); b: 27 × 15.2 cm (10 5/8 × 6 in.); c: 27.3 × 27.9 cm (10 3/4 × 11 in.); d: 9.2 × 16.8 cm (3 5/8 × 6 5/8 in.); e: 27 × 15.2 cm (10 5/8 × 6 in.); f: 27 × 15.2 cm (10 5/8 × 6 in.)
Classification
ceramics
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
235667
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
This exquisitely crafted porcelain altar set comprises a tripod censer, two pricket candlesticks with dished drip trays, and two beaker vases. While the shapes of these objects were inspired by ancient bronze vessels, the intricate patterns rendered in pastel colors showcase the newly developed porcelain enameling techniques and aesthetics of the Qing Dynasty. According to the inscriptions on each vessel, the set was commissioned by the Jiaqing emperor (reigned 1796-1820), who was the son of the...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...