Vase
Unknown Artist
Medium
Porcelain decorated with famille verte enamels on the biscuit
Dimensions
H. 19 3/4 in. (50.2 cm); W. 6 in. (15.2 cm); D. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Diam. of rim 5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Walter Sachs, 1964
Accession Number
63.79
Tags
Art Historical Context
This elegant porcelain vase hails from China's Qing dynasty during the Kangxi period (16621722), a golden age for imperial porcelain production at Jingdezhen kilns. Standing at 19¾ inches tall, it exemplifies the technical mastery of the era, crafted from biscuit porcelain—a matte, unglazed body fired once to a biscuit-like texture—then vibrantly decorated with famille verte enamels. Theseglaze enamels, at lower temperatures, feature a signature palette dominated by rich greens, accented by yellows, reds, and blues, creating luminous, jewel-like effects that defined Kangxi export wares prized ...