Qing Dynasty Chinese Export Tankards
Two Chinese export tankards, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, 18th century and after, a blue and white Nanking variant tankard with pavilions in fenced gardens and lakeside settings, a border of floral motifs to the rim, the scroll handle with spine and leafy terminal, and; an enamel decorated famille rose floral tankard with underglaze cobalt borders, cartouches, and a moulded dragon handle, height 5.12 in., and smaller
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- Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
- Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Chinese ceramics, decoration - blue and white, other 776
- Chinese ceramics, dynasty mark or period - various items, Qianlong mark (1736-1795) 501
- Chinese ceramics, export ware - export ware, other 229
- Chinese ceramics, famille decoration - famille rose, fencai, yangcai, other 1,405
- Chinese ceramics, item type
- Chinese ceramics, shipwreck cargo - Nanking shipwreck cargo 15
