Early 20th Century Chinese Scalloped Vase

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This small vase is a masterpiece of timeless design. This antique Chinese vase, likely dating to the late 19th or … Read more 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.

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