http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/109902/imperial-dragon-vase-gallery-label-current ArtsConnectEd.org Art Collector Set: Imperial Dragon Vase: Gallery Label - Current http://www.artsconnected.org/images/favicon.png http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/109902/imperial-dragon-vase-gallery-label-current 16 16 http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/109902/imperial-dragon-vase-gallery-label-current Sat, 01 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0400 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3>Imperial Dragon Vase: Gallery Label - Current</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Author</td> <td><h3>Minneapolis Institute of Arts</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3>2002-09-18</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td>Minneapolis Institute of Arts</td> </tr> </table><br/>In many respects, Hsuan-te period blue-and-white wares illustrate this important decorative technique at its apogee. These vessels combine a freedom and energy of a newly emergent art form with the sophistication of concept and mastery of technique that comes with maturity. <p>This impressive early fifteenth century vase bears the four-character mark of the Hsuan-te reign period (1426-35) written in underglaze blue on the shoulder. It also features an exuberant five-claw imperial dragon as the central motif projecting an air of majesty and power as it strides around the surface of the vessel. The formality of the design is further enhanced by four frontal lion masks that, along with stylized clouds, decorate the shoulder.</p> <p>The scale and imperial imagery of this magnificent vase suggest a formal use within the halls of an imperial compound. It was likely one of a matching pair of vases, used to create balanced, formal arrangements in the large rooms of the Forbidden City.</p> http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/109902/imperial-dragon-vase-gallery-label-current In many respects, Hsuan-te period blue-and-white wares illustrate this important decorative technique at its apogee. These vessels combine a freedom and energy of a newly emergent art form with the sophistication of concept and mastery of technique that comes with maturity. This impressive early fifteenth century vase bears the four-character mark of the Hsuan-te reign period (1426-35) written in underglaze blue on the shoulder. It also features an exuberant five-claw imperial dragon as the central motif projecting an air of majesty and power as it strides around the surface of the vessel. The formality of the design is further enhanced by four frontal lion masks that, along with stylized clouds, decorate the shoulder. The scale and imperial imagery of this magnificent vase suggest a formal use within the halls of an imperial compound. It was likely one of a matching pair of vases, used to create balanced, formal arrangements in the large rooms of the Forbidden City. " type="image/jpeg" />In many respects, Hsuan-te period blue-and-white wares illustrate this important decorative technique at its apogee. These vessels combine a freedom and energy of a newly emergent art form with the sophistication of concept and mastery of technique that comes with maturity. This impressive early fifteenth century vase bears the four-character mark of the Hsuan-te reign period (1426-35) written in underglaze blue on the shoulder. It also features an exuberant five-claw imperial dragon as the central motif projecting an air of majesty and power as it strides around the surface of the vessel. The formality of the design is further enhanced by four frontal lion masks that, along with stylized clouds, decorate the shoulder. The scale and imperial imagery of this magnificent vase suggest a formal use within the halls of an imperial compound. It was likely one of a matching pair of vases, used to create balanced, formal arrangements in the large rooms of the Forbidden City. " type="image/jpeg" />Copyright Minneapolis Institute of ArtsMinneapolis Institute of Arts