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Altar Set

A work made of porcelain painted in overglaze enamels (famille rose).
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  • A work made of porcelain painted in overglaze enamels (famille rose).

Date:

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Jiaqing reign mark and period

Artist:

China

About this artwork

This exquisitely crafted porcelain altar set comprises a tripod censer, two pricket candlesticks with dished drip trays, and two beaker vases. While the shapes of these objects were inspired by ancient bronze vessels, the intricate patterns rendered in pastel colors showcase the newly developed porcelain enameling techniques and aesthetics of the Qing Dynasty. According to the inscriptions on each vessel, the set was commissioned by the Jiaqing emperor (reigned 1796-1820), who was the son of the mighty Emperor Qianlong.

Status

On View, Gallery 134

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Altar Set

Place

China (Object made in)

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Made 1644–1911

Medium

Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels (famille rose)

Dimensions

a: 27 × 15.2 cm (10 5/8 × 6 in.); b: 27 × 15.2 cm (10 5/8 × 6 in.); c: 27.3 × 27.9 cm (10 3/4 × 11 in.); d: 9.2 × 16.8 cm (3 5/8 × 6 5/8 in.); e: 27 × 15.2 cm (10 5/8 × 6 in.); f: 27 × 15.2 cm (10 5/8 × 6 in.)

Credit Line

Charles H. and Mary F. Worcester Collection Fund

Reference Number

2016.47a-e

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