Vases
A Dissertation On the Ancient Chinese Vases of the Shang Dynasty, from 1743 to 1496, B.C.
Peter Perring Thoms (Paperback) Qontro Legacy 2010-12-31
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im doing a paper for ceramics on a ming dynasty vase. what is the purpose of a vase?
Well usually objects such as vases, pottery, art, etc., usually indicate that a culture was economically and culturally wealthy. You have to analyze the object to see how much detail was added to it. This also indicates an enriched culture.
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Rarely seen vase (bottle) shaped Chinese charm from Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty discussed at "Chinese Pendant Charms": 
"We want to return this vase."
"But thts a vase from the Ming dynasty."
"Yeah I kno, but it clashes with my other expensive crap."Vase exemplifies height of Qing porcelain making artistry
Editor's Note: Every week we look at a work of art or a cultural relic that puts the spotlight on China's heritage.
Porcelain making reached its zenith in the early period of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
Emperor Qianlong (1711-1799) took a personal interest in the production of high-quality porcelains.
The imperial kilns then used their ample manpower, materials and superior technical skills to advantage to churn out a number of new varieties in exquisite colors.
A vase with openwork decoration and revolving interior, such as the one illustrated here, was one of the finest examples of Qianlong-era porcelain.
Owing to the difficult processes involved in its making, few such pieces were made and handed down.
The vase, 42 cm tall and 29 cm wide at its mouth, is housed in the Palace Museum.
It has a full and rounded body, and its neck and body can be rotated.
The neck is adorned with two elephant heads whose trunks double as handles, and the body has four openwork roundels.
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"Ming Dynasty" Vase
Hi Jeffrey,
I don't think anyone will give you an exact age. The only I can tell you that if the color of the bottom is naturally that white, then it is probably made with chemical pigments and it cannot be very old, so that makes it more likely that it is from the republican period. Although, if some other age signs are present, it could be a bit earlier. The shape of the foot rim itself would indicate either late Qing or republican period. The chipping at the foot rim is not a sign of age.
If you need more information, it would be better if you ask an experienced collector of monochromes for a hands-on inspection.
