Vase with Poems Composed by the Qianlong Emperor

Red vase with a domed lid, decorated with intricate swirling patterns and motifs in gold, blue, green and other colours. The vase has a white rectangular panel in the centre with a gold border and black Chinese characters. The base and top of the vase and lid have a geometric pattern.

Artwork details

Date:: late 18th century
Medium:: Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilding (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:: China
Dimensions:: 468 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original