Bottle Vase
Chinese Qing Dynasty · Chinese
Kangxi period, 1662/1722
- Medium
- porcelain with underglaze blue decoration
- Classification
- Decorative Art
- Period
- 1651 to 1700
- Image size
- 799 × 1200px
Description
The sculpture is of a traditional ceramic vase featuring a bulging body with an elongated, narrow neck. The vase is primarily white and is adorned with an intricate pattern of blue swirling motifs covering the body and neck. The top of the vase has a band with blue calligraphic characters. Made from what appears to be porcelain, this vase displays a high level of craftsmanship typical of historical Asian pottery. Its glossy finish and classic blue-and-white color scheme give it an elegant and timeless look.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).