Pair of Miniature Vases with Birds and Chrysanthemums
Unknown Artist
1736–95
Medium
porcelain with famille rose overglaze enamel decoration
Dimensions
h. 9.5 cm · diameter of mouth 2.1 cm
Classification
Ceramic
Department
Chinese Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Severance and Greta Millikin Collection
Accession Number
1964.206
About this artwork
In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. Luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. This pair of miniature porcelain vases with famille rose overglaze enamel decoration illustrates some of the highest technical accomplishments in Qing porcelain production.