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Pair of Miniature Vases with Birds and Chrysanthemums
1736–95
(1644-1911), Qianlong mark and reign (1736-95)
Diameter of mouth: 2.1 cm (13/16 in.); Overall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)
Location: not on view
Did You Know?
The chrysanthemum is considered one of the "Four Noble Gentlemen" along with plum, orchid, and bamboo.Description
In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. Luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. This pair of miniature porcelain vases with famille rose overglaze enamel decoration illustrates some of the highest technical accomplishments in Qing porcelain production.- Qing Imperial Collection, Beijing, ChinaSir Robert Ho Tung [1862–1956], Hong Kong?–1958(Tonying and Co., Inc., New York, NY, sold to Severance and Greta Millikin)1958–1964Severance A. [1895–1985] and Greta [Marguerite Steckerl] Millikin [1903–1989], Cleveland, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art1964–The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
- Catalogue of the Severance and Greta Millikin Collection. Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1990. pp. 76–77, cat. no. 88
- China through the Magnifying Glass: Masterpieces in Miniature and Detail. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (December 11, 2022-February 26, 2023).The Severance and Greta Millikin Collection. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (July 5-September 2, 1990).
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