Crackled Blue and White Vase

First developed during the Tang dynasty, blue-and-white porcelain has been treasured for centuries. Renowned for its painterly decoration and the beautiful contrast of rich blue on white, this unique ceramic style begins with a design painted on porcelain with a grayish-black, cobalt-based pigment that turns brilliant blue after firing. This vase captures the expressive nature of traditional blue-and-white porcelain in fluid decorative and botanical motifs, with a majestic phoenix and a serpentine dragon soaring in celestial splendor.