Cleveland Museum of Art

Pair of Blue Bottle Vases

Date

1736–95

Medium

porcelain

Culture

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong mark and reign (1736-95)

Department

Chinese Art

Institution

Cleveland Museum of Art

In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in nonofficial positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This pair of blue bottle vases exemplify the technical perfection of Qing dynasty court artisans who surpassed their predecessors in technical skill. The vase's neck was made separately and subsequently attached to the body.

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