Vase decorated with the character of long life (shou)

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 2351
Type: vase; pottery
Date of production:
1662-1722
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Materials: porcelain
Techniques: underglaze blue
Dimensions: height: 17.7 cm
diameter (mouth): 6.7 cm
diameter (base): 8.8 cm
The bulbous-bodied, broad-necked vase stands on a high, round and slightly widering base. The mouth is cut; therefore, the original shape of the vessel cannot be reconstructed.