Bulbous vessel with decorative panels imitating bronze
Accession Nr.: | 53.758.1 |
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Type: | vessel; pottery |
Date of production: |
Last third of the 19th century
Qing dynasty |
Place of production: |
Materials: | porcelain |
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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.