Bottle vase with Chinese characters
| Accession Nr.: | 2015.13.1 |
|---|---|
| Type: | object for daily use; pottery |
| Date of production: |
19th century
|
| Place of production: |
| Materials/Techniques: | porcelain, underglaze blue, silver |
|---|---|
| Dimensions: | height: 16 cm diameter: 5.5 cm |
Blue and white cloud-head porcelain bottle with silver plated neck finish. A large stylized shou ("long life") character adorns the centre of the big belly in a floral frame. It was made by Chinese craftsmen for the Vietnamese court in the 19th century.
