Peach shaped water dropper, Yongzheng period, Qing dynasty, China, 1723-1735. Artist: Unknown
Title

Peach shaped water dropper, Yongzheng period, Qing dynasty, China, 1723-1735. Artist: Unknown

Caption

Peach shaped water dropper with Guan type glaze, Yongzheng period, Qing dynasty, China, 1723-1735. A water container in the shape of a half peach with some small leaves, covered with a very thick guan-type glaze, the base showing six tiny spur marks. In Chinese art, peaches are a motif used to represent longevity.
Bath (England), The Museum of East Asian Art

Date

1723

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images

Reference

HRM19B72_106

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