Cleveland Museum of Art

Miniature Vase 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 nonofficial positions. This miniature porcelain vase with famille rose overglaze enamel decoration illustrates some of the highest technical accomplishments in Qing porcelain production. Green, pink, lavender, light lemon yellow, blue, and brown enamels were skillfully applied to this miniature vase.

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