Large vase

early 18th century

Perfecting the underglaze-blue technique made possible richer gradations of the blue color and expanded the repertoire of design. In this vase, monumental rocks and waterfalls divide scenes of scholars enjoying nature as they relax and drink wine on a leisurely boat trip. Above, the "hundred antiquities" visually express appreciation of Chinese antiquity and enlightenment.

Porcelain with underglaze-blue decoration

13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm), height

9 in. (22.9 cm), diameter

Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection

33.1183

Photo: Paul Macapia

Now on view at the Asian Art Museum

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Porcelain Stories: From China to Europe, Feb. 17 - May 7, 2000.

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Glaze, Pattern and Image: Decoration in Chinese Ceramics, Sept. 7 - Nov. 19, 2002.

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Chinese Ceramics and Snuff Bottles from the Ming and Xing Dynasties, Jan. 14 - Apr. 2, 2006.

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Chinese Art: A Seattle Perspective, Dec. 22, 2007 - July 26, 2009.

Published ReferencesGift to a City exhibition catalogue. Portland, OR: Portland Art Museum, 1965, cat. no. 54

Emerson, Julie, Jennifer Chen, & Mimi Gardner Gates. "Porcelain Stories, From China to Europe." Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 2000, p. 119

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