Ceramics in National Palace Museum, Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty

Welcome to the National Palace Museum's collection of ceramics from the Qianlong reign of the Qing dynasty! These pieces are truly unique and showcase the skill and craftsmanship of Chinese artisans during this period. You will find a variety of different styles and designs, from the Revolving Vase with Swimming Fish in Cobalt Blue Glaze to the Coupled Vase with Flower-and-Bird Panels in Fencai Rose Enamels and Six Conjoined Vases in Tea Dust Glaze. There is also a Bowl with Indian Lotus Design on a Pink Brocade Ground and a Porcelain Vase Decorated in Fencai Enamels against a Yellow Ground, with Rotating Interior and Openwork Eight Trigram and Ju-i Motifs. Come explore these beautiful artifacts today!

1. Revolving vase with swimming fish in cobalt blue glaze

This reticulated vase has an inverted mouth and inward sloping sides. It is decorated with four ring-shaped loops on the shoulders and has a long neck and broad shoulders. The belly of the vase is divided into inner and outer layers.

2. Coupled Vase with Flower-and-Bird Panels in Fencai Rose Enamels

This vase is in the shape of two vases that are joined together. The surface is decorated with patterns of blue and violet backgrounds. The bottom and interior of the vessel are covered with lake-green glaze.

3. Six Conjoined Vases in Tea Dust Glaze

This unusual vessel consists of five vases of the same shape and size circling around a central main vase, forming a single complete vase. The interior of the six vases is joined together, with only the slender necks helping to exaggerate their individuality.

4. Bowl with Indian lotus Design on a Pink Brocade Ground

This bowl has a flaring rim, a deep curving body, and a short foot ring. It is covered with a light pink glaze, on top of which are engraved patterns of plants and geometric designs.

5. Porcelain Vase Decorated in Fencai Enamels against a Yellow Ground, with Rotating Interior and Openwork Eight Trigram and Ju-i Motifs

This vase set contains a revolving center and an interlocking top and bottom. The center of the vase body is divided into two parts, with the rims where they meet fashioned into the shape of a cloud-shaped ju-i pattern. The vase is quite complex in structure.