Vase

Art Historical Context

This elegant vase, crafted in China's Jingdezhen kilns during the Kangxi (1662–1722) of the Qing dynasty exemplifies the pinnacle of imperial porcelain production in the late 17th early 18th century. Standing at 19 3/8 inches tall with 7 1/4-inch diameter, its slender form and vibrant ox-blood red glaze—known as *sang de boeuf* for its rich, blood-like hue—capture the era's technical mastery. The addition of a gilt bronze mouth rim hints at later European adaptation, blending Chinese artistry with Western tastes. Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital, was renowned for innovations under Emperor Ka...