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Amphora Vase

雍正粉青釉双龙尊

1723–35

China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng mark and period

(1723–35)
Medium
porcelain with celadon glaze
Measurements
Overall: 52.1 cm (20 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Collection 1944.190
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Location
238 Chinese Ceramics
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The shape of the vase derives from Greece and was introduced to China via the Middle East.

Description

This elegant vase, modeled in the shape of an amphora with dragon handles has perfect symmetry. Its celadon glaze is of exceptional purity and of subtle green color, all characteristics of classical Yongzheng-era monochrome porcelains.

The amphora shape and dragon handles of this vase, seen earlier in the glazed stoneware of the Sui and Tang dynasties (581-907), were revived during the Yongzheng period for achieving "antique-elegance" (guya) in aesthetics as well as technical perfection in ceramic art.

Only four vases of this size and glaze are known to exist.
A light green porcelain vase features a narrow neck and round body. There are two symmetrical dragons as the handles. The dragons' mouths are attached to the lip of the vase and their necks curve up from the body of the vase.

Amphora Vase

1723–35

China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng mark and period (1723–35)

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