vase with round, but squat body on elevated foot; vertical, cylindrical neck with three raised ridges; raised ridge around C of body; flared mouth with tan glaze; magenta glaze with white, blue mottling

Bottle vase (xianwen ping), 18th century

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Known as xianwenping (‘Vase decorated with bow-strings’), the compressed globular body of this vase is surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck and upturned rim. The shape of xianwenping were inspired by ancient bronze hu vessels of the Han dynasty. This example is striking for its flambé-glaze: the vase is coated with a brilliant blue-colored glaze accented with milky lavender-blue streaks.

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Bottle vase (xianwen ping)
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2017.99.2
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vase with round, but squat body on elevated foot; vertical, cylindrical neck with three raised ridges; raised ridge around C of body; flared mouth with tan glaze; magenta glaze with white, blue mottling