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Amphora Vase
Unknown maker (China), 1723–35
This vase is shaped like an amphora, with dragon handles, and is perfectly symmetrical. The Cleveland Museum of Art says the celadon glaze is exceptionally pure and subtly green, which are marks of classic Yongzheng monochrome porcelain. It was made in Jingdezhen between 1723 and 1735.
The amphora shape and the dragon handles go back to glazed stoneware of the Sui and Tang dynasties. They were revived in the Yongzheng period to give an antique elegance, known as guya, along with technical perfection.
The vase is about 52 centimetres tall. The museum notes that only four vases of this size and glaze are known to exist.
From the museum record
| Artist | Unknown maker (China) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1723–35 |
| Medium | Porcelain with celadon glaze |
| Size | Overall: 52.1 cm |
| Museum | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Collection |
| Accession number | 1944.190 |
| Licence | Open Access (CC0) |
Source: The Cleveland Museum of Art collection record. Facts such as dates, sizes and credit lines come from that record. The write-up above was drafted with AI assistance and checked against the museum record and standard references. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
