Chinese Blue and White Tea Jar, c. 1900

Description

Brushed with dark cobalt blue atop a creamy white field, this Qing-dynasty tea leaf jar beautifully exemplifies the time allure of blue-and-white porcelain. The tea jar has a gently tapered form with a wide base and high shoulders that flow into a constricted neck topped with a small round lid. The hand-painted decoration depicts an auspicious phoenix in flight, soaring through clouds painted as an abstract fish-roe pattern. The auspicious phoenix is an important symbol in Chinese culture, a powerful mythical creature embodying prosperity and benevolence.See

Dimensions

9.5ʺW × 9.5ʺD × 10.5ʺH

Styles

Qing

Period

Early 20th Century

Country of Origin

China

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Porcelain

Condition

Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections

Color

Blue

Condition Notes

Good Wear consistent with age and use.GoodWear consistent with age and use.