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1942.9-624 (C-475)
Baluster Vase

Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Porcelain with familk noire enamels on the biscuit, 69.4 (27 Vs)
Widener Collection

TECHNICAL NOTES
This vase is made of three sections that are luted together. The
interior is glazed with a transparent greenish glaze. The vessel
has been repaired and repainted halfway up the side of the
lower body. A brownish black material covers the recessed area
of the base.

PROVENANCE
J. Pierpont Morgan [1837-1913]. New York, by 1904. (Duveen
Brothers, New York and London); sold 1915 to Peter A. B. Widener,
Lynnewood Hall, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; inheritance from
Estate of Peter A. B. Widener by gift through power of appoint-
ment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania.

T HE DESIGN ON THE EXTERIOR of this vase is more com-
on
than
plex
the
of
examples
other
noire
familk
baluster vases, employing a diverse enamel palette of
black, blue, yellow, turquoise, and three shades of
green. The design includes rocks, blossoming plum
trees, bamboo, and narcissus. Many birds are shown
flying among the plum branches. As in 1942.9.626, a layer
of green enamel has been applied over the thin, matte
black enamel.
SL
REFERENCES
1904-1911 Morgan: i: 120, no. 783, pi. 48.

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