Caption

Vase, Chinese, Qing dynasty Kangxi period, 1662–1722. Ovoid blue-and-white porcelain vase with a flaring cup-shaped mouth; height 25.5 cm, diameter 11.1 cm. Shoulders bear two applied mascarons with wheel motifs. Underglaze cobalt decoration includes figural scenes in two quatrefoil reserves and a background of plant ornament with small leaves, large floral rosettes, lotus tendril ornament, fans, and lotuses. Signed., A tall porcelain vase with a flared rim sits against a plain light gray background, decorated in blue on white with intricate floral and scrolling patterns; the body shows oval panels containing figures in traditional dress, and there are stylized floral medallions and vine-like motifs covering much of the surface; a small sculpted ring handle set in a mask-like mount appears on the neck; visible colors include white, several shades of blue, and the neutral gray of the background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A28_152

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (1.4Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Vase Chinese Qing dynasty Kangxi period 1662–1722 Ovoid blue- -white porcelain vase flaring cup-shaped mouth height 25.5 cm diameter 11.1 cm Shoulders bear two applied mascarons wheel motifs Underglaze cobalt decoration includes figural scenes two quatrefoil reserves background plant ornament small leaves large floral rosettes lotus tendril ornament fans lotuses Signed tall porcelain vase flared rim sits plain light gray background decorated blue white intricate floral scrolling patterns body oval panels containing figures traditional dress stylized floral medallions vine- motifs covering surface small sculpted ring handle set mask- mount neck visible colors include several shades neutral gray background.