Double gourd vase with bats, gourds, leaves and tendrils

anoniem, c. 1750 - c. 1799

This vase in the shape of a double gourd has an underglaze copper-red decoration. The pattern includes bats and small gourds, leaves, and vines. The bat stands for good fortune. The gourd is a Daoist symbol of magical powers and refers to heaven and earth, which are united with each other in the form of the gourd.

  • Artwork typefles
  • Object numberAK-RAK-1979-1
  • Dimensionsheight 34 cm, diameter 10.3 cm, diameter 5.2 cm
  • Physical characteristicsporselein met onderglazuur rood