Blue and White Peony Brush Pot

 
$1,180 USD
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Dimensions
H: 8.5" Dia: 9.0"
Materials
Materials
Porcelain
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Collection #
PRA015B
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$75

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This stoneware brush pot beautifully exemplifies this traditional form with the classical artistry of Chinese blue-and-white ceramics. Loosely brushed atop a cool white field is an idyllic scene of lively birds and butterflies amid delicately flowering tree peonies. Cobalt brushstrokes sweep across the pot like wind, animating the setting with subtle movement. Speckled with pitted wear and firing imperfections, this glazed jar is ideal today as an elevated vase or tabletop planter.

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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.

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Elizabeth Krueger | Elizabeth Krueger Design

“PAGODA RED was extremely supportive in helping to pull accessory options together for the Lake Forest Showhouse. After providing them with details and our vision on how we were looking to finish our space, Laurene helped curate options that made it easy for us to edit and finalize. It's also no surprise that the unique pieces we used in our showhouse space were some of the first to sell.”

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