Who created "Vase (one of a pair)"?

Vase (one of a pair) was created by Ignaz Preissler in early 18th century, decoration ca. 1729–32.

When was "Vase (one of a pair)" created?

This artwork was created early 18th century, decoration ca. 1729–32.

What medium is "Vase (one of a pair)"?

Vase (one of a pair) is Hard-paste porcelain (Jingdezhen ware).

Is "Vase (one of a pair)" in the public domain?

Yes, Vase (one of a pair) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Vase (one of a pair)

Ignaz Preissler

early 18th century, decoration ca. 1729–32

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain (Jingdezhen ware)

Dimensions

Each, H. 10 11/16 in. (27.1 cm.); Diam. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain-Export

Culture

Chinese with Bohemian, Kronstadt decoration

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of R. Thornton Wilson, in memory of Florence Ellsworth Wilson, 1954

Accession Number

54.147.97

Tags

BirdsMenFlowersChinoiserie

Art Historical Context

This elegant vase, one of a matching pair, exemplifies the global exchange of artistry in the early 18th century Crafted from high-quality hard-paste porcelain Jingdezhen, China's imperial kilns, the vase body dates to the early 1700s. These blank "blanks" were exported to, where they were transformed through local decoration—a common practice that blended Eastern craftsmanship with Western imagination. Around 1729–32, Bohemian artist Ignaz Preissler adorned it in the Kronstadt workshops with vibrant chinoiserie scenes featuring birds, men, and flowers. Chinoiserie, a fanciful European take o...

About the Artist

Ignaz Preissler · 1676–1741

German, Friedrichswald 1676–1741Kronsstadt

Vase (one of a pair)

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