Accession Number
PG2020.2.39

Title
Vase

Artist(s)

Object Creation Date
Qing dynasty (18th-19th century)

Medium & Support
porcelain with glaze

Dimensions
5 in. (12.7 cm)

Credit Line
Promised gift of William C. Weese, M.D., LSA ‘65

Subject matter
In China, the pomegranate's chief significance has been as a symbol of fertility. Buddha is often depicted holding a pomegranate, a peach and a citron, the three fruits suggesting abundance of sons, years and happiness, respectively.
https://www.nytimes.com/1979/10/31/archives/pomegranates-rich-in-history-and-taste.html
Pomegranate shaped vase (Shiliuzun) originated in the Yongzheng period (1722 – 1735) during the Qing dynasty. Its form was taken from the pomegranate. The vase is a symbol of happiness and fertility. It has a globular body, sweeping up to a short flared neck.
https://www.chineseantiques.co.uk/a-guide-to-chinese-antique-vase-shapes/

Physical Description
Blanc de chine vase with pomegranate shape. It has a round bulbous body that narrows at the neck and has a pointed rim like the top of a pomegranate.

Primary Object Classification
Ceramic

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
blanc de Chine (ceramics style)
pomegranate (fruit)
porcelain (material)
vases