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Vase for a game
of arrows
Late 15th century
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Table
16th century
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Guan vessel
bearing a depiction of Shou Xing, the god of longevity,
and the "Eight Immortals" wishing him
a happy birthday
16th century
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This room presents the decorative and applied art of
China. The display includes part of one of the world's richest collections
(around 250 items) of Chinese cloisonné enamels from
the 15th to 20th century. The vase for a game of arrows is a rare
example of 15th-century enamels. Among the carved red lacquer articles
dating from the 14th to 20th century there is a masterpiece in the
form of a temple table made by the Chinese imperial workshop.
The display further includes exhibits from a large collection (around
4,000 items) of Chinese porcelain. Outstanding among the 16th-century
ceramics decorated with cobalt paint is a guan vessel bearing
a depiction of Shou Xing, the god of longevity. |
