Porcelain from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty in China - Cleveland Museum of Art

Porcelain from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty in China - Cleveland Museum of Art

It is a porcelain piece from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty in China (1736-1795), with the mark of the Qianlong period. Decorated with colorful franc glaze, belonging to the style of Gu Yue Xuan. The Cleveland Museum of Art belongs to the John L. Severance Foundation. This porcelain represents the high level of porcelain production in the Qing Dynasty, and its exquisite franc glaze decoration and delicate craftsmanship showcase the prosperity of porcelain art at that time. The Qianlong period was one of the golden ages of Chinese porcelain development, and the porcelain of this period was famous for its exquisite craftsmanship and rich decoration.
Chinese snuff bottles from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty - Cleveland Museum of Art

Chinese snuff bottles from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty - Cleveland Museum of Art

It is a precious collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, belonging to the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty in China (1736-1795). Emperor Qianlong is one of the famous emperors in Chinese history. This snuff bottle is made of copper and features painted enamel craftsmanship, which was highly valued at the time and typically only possessed by royalty and nobility. It is depicted with European figures, indicating that it may have been influenced by Western art or catered to the European market. This work is not only a practical container, but also a witness to the exchange of Chinese and Western cultures. By Noah L Mrs. Butkin donated it as a gift for the 75th anniversary of the museum's establishment.