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

Large Baluster Vase Trumpet Mouth and Scrolling Floral Decoration

Artist Unknown

CultureChinese | Qing Dynasty

Date18th century

MediumPorcelain | Blue and white ware

DimensionsOverall: 19 in. (48.3 cm)

InscribedUnderglaze blue ling chih within double circles on bottom.

Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Perry in Memory of Nancy Nash Perry

Object number36.8.168

Collections

Asian Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 106

DescriptionLarge vase has wide flaring mouth, collar ridge about one inch above junction of neck and shoulders. Neck contains large swirling peony and foliage design, collar has large spiral in a single band, and body contains the peony design. Flared foot has sawtooth diaper border. Foot high, grooved to fit a base. Overall light celadon glaze especially noticeable on drips on mouth interior. Over paint on mouth removed showing large triangular break but good repair. Narrow painted strip above foot removed revealing 6 inch strip of glaze imperfections. Glaze pitted, one round spot repainted on body.
Blue and white ware: porcelain with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue; with hallmark painted in underglaze cobalt blue on base