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Vase

MOA: University of British Columbia

N1.462

A large vase with a rounded upper body which tapers into a slightly flared base and a flared upper rim. Landscape scene with human figures the eight immortals engaged in various activities. On the shoulders of vase are handles in form of 2 t'ao-t'ieh motifs. All in blue on white ground.

  • Type of Item vase
  • Culture Chinese
  • Material clay, paint, glaze
  • Manufacturing Technique thrown, painted, glazed
  • Measurements height 37.7 cm, diameter 24.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Leslie G. Kilborn
  • Received from Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund, Leslie G. Kilborn
  • Made in China
  • Collection Date between 1921 and 1960
  • Ownership Date before October 1966
  • Acquisition Date during October 1966
  • Item Classes ceramics; porcelain
  • Condition good
  • Current Location Case 83
  • Accession Number 0037/0142/0193

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