Miniature Bottle Vase
Maker
China
Date18th Century
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumMetal and enamel
DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 3 3/16 x 1 13/16 in. (8.1 x 4.6 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.50
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A fine cloisonné enamel vase of globular bottle form with a cylindrical neck and low gilt foot rim, decorated with ruyi-head lappets at the foot and around the shoulder; the body decorated with formalized lotus flowers, leaves and stems; the neck decorated with flowers above tall leaf-form lappets; all enameled in red, yellow, white, lapis blue, light and dark green, and aubergine on a turquoise ground.
Christie's appraisal description:
The body decorated in lotus scroll below leaf blades encircling the neck, one tiny dent to shoulder, a little infill
Unknown Korean Artist 작자미상 作者未詳,
Goryeo Dynasty (918‑1392), 13th century
