Oval vase with crackle celadon glaze

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 54.37.1
Type: vase; pottery
Date of production:
18th century
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: porcelain
Dimensions: height: 21.5 cm
diameter (mouth): 11.3 cm
diameter (base): 11.2 cm
Monochrome glazed ceramics have a long historical tradition in Chinese ceramic art. This oval-bodied vase has a round base and a low mouth rim that turns slightly outwards. bronze ormolu was made in Europe, it is gilded.