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Vase

Place of OriginChina
Date1700 - 1800
DynastyQing dynasty (1644 - 1911), Reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736 - 1795)
MaterialsCarved red lacquer
DimensionsOverall: H 45 7/16 in × W 26 1/2 in × D 26 1/2 in (115.4 cm × 67.3 cm × 67.3 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object numberB68M1
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
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This 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.