Bottle gourd vase with Star Gods and scholar-officials
Place of OriginJiangxi province, China; Jiangxi province
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722)
MaterialsPorcelain with overglaze polychrome decoration
DimensionsH. 15 3/8 in x Diam. 7 1/4 in, H. 39 cm x Diam. 18.4 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P47
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on view清朝康熙江皁景德汒窯五彩文人椻椺福祿壽三星箕秺瓶
HIDDEN MEANING: May you receive blessings from the Three Star Gods, and may you achieve high rank (sanxing gaozhao 三星攨照攨官厚祿
Atop this bottle gourd vase can be seen the Three Star Gods: Fuxing, God of Blessings carrying a baby; Luxing, God of Wealth and Rank, dressed as an official; and Shoulao, God of Longevity, depicted as an old man holding a peach. Below them, the famous eighteen scholar-officials of the Tang dynasty (618–906) are engaged in scholarly pursuits, including admiring a painting, enjoying music, playing chess, and doing calligraphy.
approx. 1700-1800
