Bulbous vessel with decorative panels imitating bronze

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 53.758.1
Type: vessel; pottery
Date of production:
Last third of the 19th century
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: porcelain
Techniques: underglaze blue
Dimensions: height: 30.5 cm
diameter (mouth): 36.5 cm
diameter (base): 20.7 cm
The bulbous body stands of a broad round base, and has curving, side walls and a thick, broad mouth rim. It is decorated with a battle scene from The History of the Three Kingdoms. The item is a typical product of the last third of the 19th century.