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Pear-shaped vase

Maker Chinese

DateQing dynasty, 20th century

GeographyChina, Asia

MediumPorcelain with copper-red glaze

Dimensionsheight: 10 in. (25.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arthur J. Cohen (Nellie Zuckerman, Class of 1912)

Object number1975.102.19

Status

Not on view

RightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws

Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA

More Information

Object Label

Kangxi period (1662–1722 CE) imperial kilns produced a high-fired copper-red glaze known as sang-de-boeuf, or ox-blood (langyao). First discovered in the Ming dynasty, ox-blood red was popularized and perfected in the Qing, as in the vase in this case. Peach-bloom glaze was another copper-red glaze perfected in the Kangxi period. Featuring shades of red mottled with green that imitate the skin of a peach, the water coupe here showcases the dual colors.

Object Label

Copper-Red and Peach-Bloom

Imperial kilns during the Kangxi reign (1662–1722 CE) produced the high-fired copper-based langyao glaze, also known as sang de boeuf or oxblood. First discovered during the Ming dynasty, the langyao glaze was popularized and perfected in the Qing period. Peach-bloom glaze is another copper-red glaze that was developed in the Kangxi period. The name derives from the mottled red and green appearance, which imitates the skin of a peach. The water coupe displayed here showcases the dual colors.