Qing Dynasty Cloisonne Vase with Galloping Horses

Chinese Qing Dynasty, 17th century cloisonne vase, mid-late…
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, 17th century cloisonne vase, mid-late 17th century, of gu shape, decorated with frieze of galloping horses, set between a flared neck decorated with dragon, phoenix and stylised lotus and a slightly tapered circular foot decorated with border of mythical creatures, in tones of yellow, red, white and green on a turquoise ground, four character mark to base, exhibition label to base, height 31.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, purchased from Dr. Blaxland collection, 1983.

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  • 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.

  • Frieze - An architectural term denoting the flat, shaped or convex horizontal surface of furniture, between the architrave and the cornice, usually found on a cabinet or bookcase, or on desks and tables where it may include drawers, the area between the top and the legs. In ceramics, the term refers to the banding, of usually a repeating pattern, on the rims of plates and vases.
  • 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.

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