Small Baluster Vase

Kangxi period, 1662/1722

Chinese Qing Dynasty

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This is a photograph of a blue vase adorned with golden floral designs. The vase features a rich cobalt blue glaze that serves as the backdrop to intricate, decorative designs skillfully rendered in a metallic golden color. The artistic details depict various botanical elements, including large blossoms and leaves, creating a harmonious contrast against the deep blue background. The vase has a classic shape with a broad body narrowing into a slender neck, topped with a subtly flared rim. The combination of colors and patterns give the vase a vibrant and luxurious aesthetic.

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Provenance

Harry G. Steele [1881-1942], Pasadena; his widow, Grace C. Steele [d. 1974]; gift 1972 to NGA.

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Bibliography

1998

  • Bower, Virginia, Josephine Hadley Knapp, Stephen Little, and Robert Wilson Torchia. Decorative Arts, Part II: Far Eastern Ceramics and Paintings; Persian and Indian Rugs and Carpets. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. Washington, D.C., 1998: 128, color repro.

Wikidata ID

Q62286987

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