Large Baluster Vase with Flaring Lip and Scrolling Floral Design
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Qing Dynasty
Dateearly 19th century
MediumPorcelain | Glaze
DimensionsOverall: 24 3/8 in. (61.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.240
Not on view
DescriptionBaluster vase has tall neck with trumpet mouth, rounded body tapering elegantly to base with flare at foot. Foot rounded, grooved to fit stand. Has overall molded relief of foliage and scrollwork with narrow plain band at mouth and at junction of neck and shoulders. Glazed overall with deep purple glaze. Bottom irregularly glazed and the interior only has glaze running irregularly half way down neck.Monochrome aubergine ware: porcelain with purple glaze over molded decoration
Unknown
late 16th - early 17th century
