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baluster vase
Object Type
baluster vase
Museum number
1992,0704.1
Description
Large rectangular baluster vase and cover. The vase has applied gilt bronze falcons and bears at each cover, joined by a cord threaded through a circular bi disc. The lid is surmounted by ruyi fungus; floral motifs on all sides. Made of cloisonné enamel.
Cultures/periods
Qing dynasty
(reign)
Qianlong
Production date
1736-1795
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
China
Materials
enamel
(?)
bronze
gold
Technique
gilded
applied
cloisonné (enamelling)
Dimensions
Height:
54.50 centimetres
(with lid)
Width:
25.20 centimetres
Depth:
20.20 centimetres
Location
On display
(G33/dc36b/s2)
Subjects
animal
bird
fungus
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Alistair Simpson
Acquisition date
1992
Department
Asia
Registration number
1992,0704.1