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DiaporamaPair of Mounted Covered Vases
- 1770
- 46.0 x 26.0 cm
- The Frick Collection
qianlong emperor (1711 – 1799)
Explore the reign of Qianlong Emperor (Hongli), China’s 6th ruler! Admire his Western-influenced paintings, lavish patronage & military campaigns during Qing Dynasty's golden age.
The Frick Collection (New York City, United States of America)
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This vase was originally the lower section of a beaker or tsun-shaped vase that was severed below its bulging central section. The original piece was cut inside the foot rim to make a new opening, which is now the top of the vase. The lid originally belonged to a kuan-shaped jar that was cut, altered, and also probably inverted to suit a new purpose. The gilt-bronze mounts are attributed to the Parisian bronze caster Jean Godille, who is mentioned in the 1773 Almanach du Dauphin as “famous for his porcelain and other precious mounted vases.”Source: Vignon, Charlotte. The Frick Collection Decorative Arts Handbook. New York: The Frick Collection/Scala, 2015.
About this artwork
- Title: Pair of Mounted Covered Vases
- Artist: qianlong emperor
- Year: 1770
- Original dimensions: 46.0 x 26.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Frick Collection
- Main color: Espresso
- Perceived brightness: balanced
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