Blue and White Peacock Fantail Vase

$680

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Dimensions

H: 14.25" Dia: 7.75"

Materials

Porcelain

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Collection #

BJCC097

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$75

Standing amidst mountains, clouds, and foliage, a regal peacock surveys its domain. Revered as an emblem of beauty and dignity, the peacock's handsome tail feathers were used to designate official rank through the Ming and Qing dynasties. The tall neck of this fantail form vase is surrounded by a ring of auspicious ruyi, symbols of good fortune. Hand-painted in Southern China, this vase is a wonderful example of contemporary Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, sought after by avid collectors and connoisseurs for centuries.

Additional Dimensions:
Diameter of opening: 2.75"

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Blue & White Porcelain

Soon after its development in the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368 AD), blue-and-white underglaze porcelain became a favorite of the imperial court. Its broad appeal rapidly extended beyond China’s borders, becoming a lucrative export commodity highly sought after in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

Using cobalt imported from Western Asia, ceramic artists ground the mineral into a vibrant blue pigment that was then painted directly on a porcelain base, coated with clear glaze, and fired. This underglaze technique brought with it a shift in focus from the overall shape of a vessel to the skill and artistry traceable in its painted decoration.

Transcending time and taste, blue-and-white porcelain continues to be appreciated around the world for the intricate brushwork and brilliant blue color.