Blue and White Double Phoenix Baluster Jar

$680

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Dimensions

H: 19.5" Dia: 9.5"

Materials

Porcelain
Glaze

Purchase Quantity

Collection #

TLB015A

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$75

This contemporary lidded baluster jar continues the centuries-old tradition of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain ware. Painted with cobalt pigments for a brilliant blue finish, the jar is densely patterned with trailing vine scrollwork. At the center is a cartouche painting with a bird-and-flower design of phoenixes amid peonies. As a flower associated with the springtime, the peony accompanied by the phoenix may be interpreted as an auspicious symbol for marriage and fertility. The jar's lid is capped with a guardian fu dog, a symbol of power and strength of character.

Additional Dimensions:
Without Lid: 15"H

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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.