*CAA Special Schedule*
Monday, February 17, 4:30-6:30pm, CWAC 152
Hide and Seek: A Qianlong-period Curio Vessel
Eleanor Hyun
PhD Candidate
University of Chicago
This workshop paper stems from a chapter of my dissertation that examines a curio vessel made for the Qianlong emperor (r. 1735-96). It is an exquisite example of Qing (1644-1910) craftsmanship, which is now classified as a duobaoge (“curio cabinet” or “display case”). Through an analysis of its form and content, I will discuss the curio vessel in relation to Qing display methods, through which link it to Qianlong’s larger collecting practices and cultural agenda. As a vessel that is commonly referred to today as the “emperor’s toy,” this paper will also focus on the activity of enjoying objects and the mechanisms that incite and enhance amusement.
Monday, February 17, 4:30-6:30pm, CWAC 152
Persons with disability who may need assistance, please contact Anne Feng anf@uchicago.edu
