Item No.: 1033
Name: A slender famille rose vase with figures from the Wushuangpu
Period: Qing dynasty, Tongzhi reign
Height: 35.1 cm
The figure stands in carefully arranged dress beside an inscription, inviting the viewer to look and read together. Restrained gestures emphasize identity and bearing rather than dramatic action. The Wushuangpu theme combines images of notable figures with written commentary, showing how porcelain can carry historical memory, judgments of character and informal cultural learning.
