Chinese Vase
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, 18th century
Object NameVase
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
Dimensions14.4cm
Base: 5cm (1 15/16in.)
Base: 5cm (1 15/16in.)
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024048
About MeThe numerous minute cracks in the glaze of this vase are deliberate. The decorative effect is achieved by a difference in the rate of cooling between the glaze and the body when it comes out of the kiln. The Chinese developed the technique as early as the 10th century and reintroduced it in the 18th century.More About Me
This vase looks like it has been damaged as there are lots of minute cracks on its surface. However, this is actually a deliberate design, first developed by the Chinese in the 10th century.
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Qing Dynasty, Guangxu Period, late 19th century
Qing Dynasty, Guangxu Period, Late 19th century
Qing Dynasty, late 18th century
Qing Dynasty, late 18th century
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, c.1795
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 1650-1699 or possibly 19th century copy
