Water container with peonies

Place of OriginChina

DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-1795)

MaterialsEnameled glass

DimensionsH. 1 3/4 in x Diam. 2 1/2 in, H. 4.4 cm x Diam. 6.3 cm

Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection

Object numberB60M494

DepartmentChinese Art

ClassificationsDecorative Arts

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Not on view

More Information

Since its early history the peony, the most popular flower depicted in Chinese botanical motifs, has been closely associated with royalty, so it is regarded as the flower of wealth and rank.

Subject

peony

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