Qing Dynasty Famille Verte Lidded Jar with Antique Patterns
A Chinese Qing Dynasty Kangxi period famille verte lidded jar, this jar has an arched lid, a red plum blossom to the middle of the knob. The jar glazed white on the interior and decorated with butterfly and flower famille verte design on the green exterior. There are four panels paint of antique patterns. The lid is moulded with the same design and a border of Lingzhi lappets above the foot, height 3.15 in., diameter 3.15 in.
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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.
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- Chinese ceramics, dynasty mark or period
- Chinese ceramics, famille decoration - famille verte, Wucai, other 283
- Chinese ceramics, item type - pot pourri and jars 1,357
