
Beaker Vase
Chinese Qing Dynasty · Chinese
mid 18th century
- Medium
- porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
- Classification
- Decorative Art
- Period
- 1701 to 1725
- Image size
- 721 × 1200px
Description
The sculpture is a decorative vase with a wide flared top. The subject on the vase includes a black and yellow rooster, standing in a picturesque setting with delicate flowers and light greenery surrounding it, painted in vibrant colors such as red, blue, and green. The vase is made of a ceramic material with a glossy finish. The primary color of the vase is deep red, with an intricate design featuring alternating panels of white, where the painted images of the rooster, birds, landscape, and floral motifs are placed. The vase presents an elegant composition with traditional imagery that appears to be carefully arranged to achieve a harmonious and balanced visual effect.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).