A CIZHOU WHITE GLAZED SPRING FLOWER VASE
Song Dynasty
The name of the “spring flower vase†comes from the verse of “spring jade vaseâ€. Prevalent in the Song Dynasty, they were first used to ladle wine before gradually becoming an object for viewing. This spring flower vase has a white glaze base, blended with a hint of yellow, exuding the luster of topaz. With a narrow neck, smooth shoulders, and plump abdominal, the lines of the body are warm and graceful. From the shoulders to the abdominal, there are four lines that each surround three sets of floral patterns. The large and lush flowers on the abdominal walls are shaped like peonies, emitting the vitality and joy of spring.