Dimensions: CHINESE TIAN QING GLAZE PORCELAIN VASE
15 cm Diam x 24 cm H
A chinese tianqing glaze porcelain vase .Made in The Year of Qianlong Reign Period of The Great Qing Dynasty.This vase has a small circle mouth, a long neck, a slightly downward tapering body, and a flaring ring foot. The vase is covered with Tian Qing glaze from the top to the bottom which is thick, shiny, smooth and pure. Imposing and firm, soft and gentle. The beautifully shaped vase with genteel temperament is refreshing to the eye.The whole vessel has regular shape, massiness and elegance characters, with high values of art collection.
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.