Background

Both pieces were produced in China.The vase is of red clay pottery, its belly painted in black with the design of a salamander with a human face.It belongs to the Majiayao Culture during the New Stone Age.The tea pot of mixed glaze,in western style both in shape and in decorative design,is an example of its kind prodeced druing the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty.The Qing court had such tea pots made to meet the demand of visitors from abroad.They were brought to Europe by western businessmen and are still highly treasured in many countries there.The piece in case is kept in the Royal Art History Museum in Bjrussels.The set of stamps reflects the long history of traditional friendship and communication between the two countries.

Top - Back