Vase

MOA: University of British Columbia

N1.526

Porcelain vase with a tall foot, bulbous body, and neck that flares outwards then inwards at the top. Top portion has a landscape scene with two ladies and two warriors in polychrome on grey crackled surface. Lower portion has a battle scene with some men on horseback and some carrying spears, all on the same ground. Other motifs include flowers, cicada and the t'ao t'ieh handles.


  • Type of Item vase
  • Culture Chinese
  • Material clay, glaze
  • Manufacturing Technique thrown, glazed, modelled, painted
  • Measurements height 43.2 cm, diameter 10.2 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner E. R. Cunningham, Gladys Cunningham
  • Received from E. R. Cunningham, Gladys Cunningham

  • Made in China

  • Collection Date during 1951
  • Ownership Date before October 16, 1972
  • Acquisition Date on October 16, 1972

  • Item Classes ceramics; porcelain
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 0221/0001