Dimensions: CHINESE BLUE GLAZE CONG STYLE PROCELAIN VASE
15 cm L x 15 cm W x 34 cm H
Chinese blue glaze porcelain cong style vase .Made in The Year of Yongzheng Reign Period of The Great Qing Dynasty.This vase imitates the tubular form of an ancient jade “cong”. This vessel has a rectangular-shape mouth and a ring foot, which reflecting the ancient theory of “square earth and spherical heaven”. It is an important object of ancient imperial sacrifice. The whole body is glazed in blue color, smooth and glossy. The glaze has jade like surface, snow white texture, mild and smooth quality. This type of object is known as “Jingpi Liangyou” in heritage and museums field.
PROVENANCE:
From The Estate of?Joseph E. Bennell (1927-July 7, 2019) Cuyahoga Falls, OH. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, served in World War II, returned home, and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University. He went on to receive a Master's in Education from Ohio State University (Go Buckeyes) and Indiana University. He married Carol A. Wilhite on November 23, 1952, who preceded him in death in 1988, after 36 beautiful years of marriage. After working at Kent State University for several years, he relocated his family to Springfield, Virginia, where he finished his career as the Audio Visual Coordinator for Southern Virginia Community College. He retired in 1988, and after the death of his wife, returned to Dover Delaware. He was very active in several churches and ministries over the years, including Delaware Bible Church and Centralia Presbyterian Church. Nothing made him happier than spending time with friends and sharing his wealth of knowledge and many stories of travel throughout the world and the time he spent in the service.