Chinese Vase Painted with Figures of Horses (one of a pair)
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, 19th century
Object NameVase
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall: Height: 22 cm, Width: 12 cm
Rim: Diameter: 4 cm
Base: Diameter: 7.3 cm
Rim: Diameter: 4 cm
Base: Diameter: 7.3 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024825
About MeThe hand-painted decoration of this vase is quite unusual. Its loose, uncluttered style is more like decoration found on Korean or Japanese ceramics rather than the usually busy pieces produced by China in later periods. The horse represents speed and perseverance in Oriental art.
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century.
Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
19th Century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 1650-1699 or possibly 19th century copy
19th century
Qing Dynasty, late 18th century
Qing Dynasty, late 18th century
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
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