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Antique Chinese Scalloped Vase

Antique Chinese Scalloped Vase

$685.00 USD
$685.00 USD
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This small vase is a masterpiece of timeless design. This antique Chinese vase, likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, is a testament to the elegant artistry of crackle glaze. The graceful, globular form is crowned with a beautiful, scalloped mouth that unfurls like a flower. The piece’s soul, however, is in its surface: a striking, large-scale network of fissures covers the serene gray-blue glaze, a revered technique that adds a beautiful roadmap of time to its classic shape. Its small, elegant handles give the piece a sense of balance and grace. 

Originally, a vessel of this quality would have been a treasured art object for a scholar’s desk or a formal cabinet, serving a decorative purpose. In a modern home, it can be a striking sculptural accent on a bookshelf or mantel, where its form and powerful color make a statement of both history and sophistication.
  • *Era: Antique
  • *Material: Porcelain
  • *Size: 4“(D) x 6.5“(H) Top 1"
  • *Color: Slate
  • *Condition: Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character & historical value.  

Found in Shanxi

  • **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.
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