Beaker vase
Chinese
Description
Subject Matter:
This beaker vase depicts the theme of "The Four Gentlemen", which are plum blossom, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum. These plants share qualities of endurance, understated beauty and subtle fragrance, making them a great company to scholars of integrity. The shape of the beaker vase is modeled on the bronze wine beaker manfactured in the Shang dynasty （17th c. BC-11th c. BC). Unlike the decorative and display purpose of the blue-and-white beaker vase, the bronze beaker was used as a wine vessel. Mimicking the bronze vessel, the pictorial ornaments on the vase are also devided into three sections.
Physical Description:
Blue and white porcelain beaker vase made during transitional period. This beaker vase depicts the theme of "The Four Gentlemen", which are plum blossom, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum. The shape of the beaker vase is modeled on the bronze wine beaker manfactured in the Shang dynasty （17th c. BC-11th c. BC).
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