Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Moon Flask on Stand
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, 18th - 19th century
Object NameVase
Mediummetal, enamel and wood
ClassificationsApplied Art
Dimensions54 x 40 x 16cm
Rim: 10cm (3 15/16in.)
Rim: 10cm (3 15/16in.)
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationOn Display - Gallery 01
Object numberABDMS024891
About MeThe large moon vase can be identified in the painting of James Cromar Watt standing amidst items in his collection; most of the items in the painting were given to Aberdeen Art Gallery in the form of a bequest upon his death.
More About Me
Seeing the real vase alongside the portrait of James Cromar Watt in which it is also featured gives the feeling that the painting existed first, and then the vase somehow appeared in all its glory afterwards.
Exhibitions
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty Qianlong/Jiaqing Period, 1736 - 1820
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, 16th - 17th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Daoguang Period (early 19th Century)
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, c.1795
possibly early 20th Century
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
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