Two Chinese Vases
Date19th Century
Object NameVase
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall: Height: 23 cm
Base: Diameter: 14.9 cm
Rim: Diameter: 9.6 =13 cm
Base: Diameter: 14.9 cm
Rim: Diameter: 9.6 =13 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1968 by Miss V Thomson.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS000824
About MeThese two porcelain vases are decorated with blue prancing horses and have dog-shaped handles.The horse and the dog are both calendrical animals in the Chinese zodiac which is a repeating pattern of 12 years with each year represented by an animal.
The horse represents speed and perseverance and the dog represents loyalty and honesty in Chinese culture.
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Tang Dynasty, 618-906
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
19th Century
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
19th century
Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 1650-1699 or possibly 19th century copy
