Meiping vase decorated with two lotus flowers among scrolls

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 53.214.1
Type: vase; pottery
Date of production:
19th century
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: porcelain
Techniques: celadon
Dimensions: height: 29 cm
diameter (mouth): 7.3 cm
diameter (base): 9.6 cm
The surface of the vase is decorated with lotus flowers arranged among scroll motifs; the whole body is covered with pale green celadon glaze. The lotus is a symbol of purity.