Cleveland Museum of Art

Pair of Miniature Vases with Birds and Chrysanthemums

Date

1736–95

Medium

porcelain with famille rose overglaze enamel decoration

Culture

China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong mark and reign (1736-95)

Department

Chinese Art

Institution

Cleveland Museum of Art

In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. Luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. This pair of miniature porcelain vases with famille rose overglaze enamel decoration illustrates some of the highest technical accomplishments in Qing porcelain production. The chrysanthemum is considered one of the "Four Noble Gentlemen" along with plum, orchid, and bamboo.

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