Kangxi blue and white vase with Eliza figures
Summary
Small vase of oviform shape made of Qing dynasty blue and white porcelain from the Kangxi period. Decorated with hand painted Eliza figures and flowers in alternate panels. The long Eliza figure of a tall woman comes from the Dutch "Lange Leizen". This pattern was made by Chinese potters for export to the west.
Object Name
Kangxi blue and white vase with Eliza figures
Date Created
1622-1722
accession number
1920.696
Collection Group
Place of creation
China
Medium
Credit
Dr David Lloyd Roberts bequest, 1920
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