Vase

anonymous, c. 1670 - c. 1690

This underglaze blue vase depicts four groups of scholars in a garden. Each group performs one of the four arts (si yi) of the Chinese literati: playing the zither and chess, mastering calligraphy, and appreciating painting. These four activities embody the ideals of a scholar and reflect the longing for a life of study.

  • Artwork typevase
  • Object numberAK-RBK-16251
  • Dimensionsheight 46.2 cm x weight 4.1 kg, diameter 12.8 cm, diameter 18.4 cm, diameter 12.9 cm
  • Physical characteristicsporselein met onderglazuur blauw