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Subject:Unusual Cloisonne Vase
Posted By: Mary Wed, Mar 26, 2014 IP: 173.129.195.207 Hello, |
Subject:Re: Unusual Cloisonne Vase
Posted By: Mary Thu, Mar 27, 2014 I thought maybe I should post a photo of the top and the bottom of it. |
Subject:Re: Unusual Cloisonne Vase
Posted By: Bill H Fri, Mar 28, 2014 Your Chinese cloisonné vase has a motif apparently featuring the Eight Treasures of Buddhism" (Babao - 八寶). See the link for explanations. I've included a photo of a Guangxu-period (1875-1908) plate showing all of them. |
Subject:Re: Unusual Cloisonne Vase
Posted By: Mary Fri, Mar 28, 2014 Wow, thank you, Bill! That is exactly what is on the vase! I was very puzzled by the "ribbons", and now I see that they must be "victory banners". |
Subject:Re: Unusual Cloisonne Vase
Posted By: Bill H Sat, Mar 29, 2014 The babao plate was made for the Palace to present to high achievers in the imperial Examinations. I believe your cloisonné vase was made for export, not only to other countries where Buddhism was practiced but also to the West, where the pattern also was considered to be appealing, as your comments stand in testimony. |
Subject:Re: Unusual Cloisonne Vase
Posted By: Mary Mon, Mar 31, 2014 That is a very nice reward for the high achievers! It must be very valuable. |
Subject:Re: Unusual Cloisonne Vase
Posted By: idcloisonne Mon, Mar 31, 2014 Size would be great? |
Subject:Re: Unusual Cloisonne Vase
Posted By: Mary Tue, Apr 01, 2014 The size of the vase is 8 1/4" tall, and approximately 6 1/2" wide at it's widest point. The bottom rim is 3 1/2" in diameter, while the top opening is a bit over 3 1/2" in diameter. |
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