Kangxi Period Qing Dynasty Blue-Splashed Glazed Long-Neck Willow Leaf Vase (Late 17th–Early 18th Century)

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Dimensions: Height 17 cm (6.7 inches, 0.56 feet), Mouth Diameter 4 cm (1.6 inches, 0.13 feet), Kangxi Period (1662-1722), Condition and Provenance: This vase is in excellent condition, without cracks, chips, or repairs. The cobalt blue glaze is vibrant and well-preserved. The vase is symmetrical, with natural signs of aging at the foot. Private collection, California, USA. Description: This vase has a classic willow-leaf shape, with an everted mouth, slender neck, rounded shoulders, full body, and exquisite foot. The overall shape is elegant and refined, with perfect proportions, making it an ideal scholar's desk decoration, traditionally used for flower arranging. The entire vase is covered with a rich cobalt blue glaze. This Kangxi blue-glazed vase features evenly applied, delicate white spots, creating a unique "blue splash" effect, a typical characteristic of this decorative technique. The glaze is smooth and translucent, as clear as glass. The mouth and foot rim are glazed in white, creating a classic blue and white "lampwick edge" contrast. The interior is glazed in a clean, transparent white. The body is pure white and delicate, bearing natural marks of age and long use. This Kangxi blue-glazed vase showcases the elegant taste of early Qing monochrome ceramics and remains a model of refined literati objects from the Qing dynasty.

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