Vase
Category
Ceramics
Date
circa 1740 - circa 1750
Materials
Porcelain with enamels
Measurements
145 mm (Height); 70 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
Jingdezhen
Order this imageCollection
Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
NT 1270519
Summary
A vase, porcelain, basket shaped, of quatrelobed section, of double walled construction, the exterior sides pierced (reticulated), painted in 'famille rose' palette enamels with an oval medallion painted with figures in Chinese interiors and animals in landscapes, the broad rim painted with plants and foliage,China, Jingdezhen, painted in Guangzhou (Canton), circa 1740-50. The handles may have allowed the basket to be suspended.
Marks and inscriptions
On underside of base of vase: NT Inventory Numner: Shug/C/24 On underside of base of vase: Black/Silver NT Asset Number Label