New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Baluster Vase

Artist Unknown

CultureChinese | Qing Dynasty

Datelate 17th century

MediumPorcelain | Glaze

DimensionsOverall: 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number77.2

Collections

Asian Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 106

DescriptionVase has tall neck, everted mouth; narrow shoulders and somewhat cylindrical body which tapers at foot. Bottom and interior white. Exterior covered in souffle blue glaze, evenly applied. Minute traces of gilding visible on the body; mostly rubbed off. Powder blue ware: porcelain with powdered cobalt blown on to surface under a clear glaze.