Vase with Floral Motifs in Low Relief
Description
The baluster vase with rounded shoulders tapers down to an elegantly narrow foot. The neck constricts slightly before flaring out to a wide trumpet mouth. The entire piece is covered with a sea-green celadon glaze, crackling all over. The neck, shoulders and body are ornamented with floral designs, freely carved with large peony blossoms among leaves, while vertical striations decorate the base.
The shape and decoration of this piece are based on Yuan dynasty (1260-1368) prototypes. The thinner glaze and crackles are more characteristic of the Ming dynasty.
Sir Ratan Tata Art Collection
Collection
Chinese Art
Object Type
Vase
Material
Stoneware with mould-stamped decoration and green glaze
Schools/Culture/Period
Longquan production
Technique
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Date
Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
Location
Zhejiang province, China
Dimension
Height 45.5 cm, Dia 20 cm