Blue and White Botanical Jar

$288

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Dimensions

H: 10.0" Dia: 9.0"

Materials

Materials
Porcelain

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Collection #

TLC030D

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$20

This round, porcelain storage jar is brightly glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with an allover pattern of botanical motifs. A combination of stenciled linework and hand-brushed shading, the lively design is centered around full peonies and lotus flowers, symbols of springtime and summer. Between these large flowers are various abstract florals and butterflies, densely filling the surrounding white field. The jar is finished with a geometric meander bordering the neck and a circular lid adorned with a lotus flower and leaves.

Additional Dimensions:
Without Lid: 9"H
Diameter of Opening: 3.5"
Diameter of Base: 7"

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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.