The sculpture is a decorative vase featuring scenes with several human figures engaged in different activities. The subject matter primarily consists of people dressed in traditional Chinese attire, involved in various scenarios like sitting at a desk or standing outdoors, set within a stylized architectural or natural environment. The vase is predominantly white, adorned with detailed paintings in colors such as green, black, yellow, and red. The material appears to be porcelain. The vase itself is of an octagonal shape, tapering slightly toward the base and topped with a crown-like ornate rim. The paintings on its surface depict the figures in intricate detail, providing a narrative quality to each of the panels.
Artwork Details
- Date
- Kangxi period, 1662/1722
- Medium
- porcelain with overglaze famille verte enamels on the biscuit
- Dimensions
- 4537 × 5536 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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