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Pair of Flower Vases
Pair of Flower Vases

Pair of Flower Vases

Original Language Title對花瓶 清末民初
CultureChinese
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
MediumWoodblock print; ink and color on paper
DimensionsOverall: 15 3/16 × 10 5/8 inches (38.58 × 26.99 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Laurence Sickman
Object numberF88-44/103
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Even when subjects are very stylized, they retain recognizable features and traditional meanings: the crane symbolizes longevity, the vase stands for peace and the rooster’s comb means promotion. Chinese graphic art excels in the use of fortune emblems to create a picture with repeated forms—similar to the repetition of rhythms in a melody. The print of the two flower vases can be cut into single pieces to be displayed on either side of a window. Can you identify a similar subject in the ceramic plate?
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