Vase
Place of Origin
- China
Date1700 - 1800
MaterialsCarved red lacquer
DimensionsH. 46 3/8 in x Diam. 25 in, H. 117.8 cm x Diam. 63.5 cm
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object numberB68M1
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewThis vase is heavily decorated with intricately incised dragons and ocean waves,all carved through thick layers of red lacquer. The highly expressive motifs are evidence that Chinese lacquer-carving techniques in this era had reached a very sophisticated level. The scene of dragons playing over the ocean waves was a favorite motif of Qing dynasty royalty, making it likely that this vase was owned originally by a member of the Qing royal family.
approx. 1750-1850
1700-1800
1522 - 1566
1300 - 1400
approx. 1600-1700
1736 - 1795
1450 - 1550
approx. 1500-1600