Spherical vase with turquoise blue and purple glaze

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 9805
Type: vase; pottery
Date of production:
Early 19th century
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: porcelain
Techniques: glazed
Dimensions: height: 11.5 cm
diameter (mouth): 2.2 cm
diameter (base): 7 cm
The gracefully modelled, roundish body is of exquisite and interesting beauty. The surface of the vase is coated with turquoise blue glaze; deep blue and purple strips run along the neck, the mouth and the base.