White glazed porcelain with blue underglaze painting
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Probably Kangxi period (1662-1722); Jingdezhen ware
Slender baluster form with an accentuated shoulder and a cylindrical neck with a flaring lip
Extensive decor with an elegant all-over decor of symmetrically set Chinese ‘shou’ (long life) characters
The individual calligraphic characters feature a slight relief
Extremely fine calligraphy set in perfect symmetry
The slightly flared foot rim as well as the lip are emphasised with a fine geometrical border, framing the ornamental ‘shou’ decoration
The inside of the vase is also glazed in white
Height: 48 cm
Very good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Hungary

The shape of the vase, the flawlessly spaced lettering and the perfect dark blue colour are typical features of the products from the Jingdezhen kilns in Jiangxi province. There, the first porcelain ware with longevity symbols were produced during the Jiajing period (1522-1566). Later, under Emperor Kangxi, pieces with the ‘1000 shou characters’ imagery became popular treasures from Jingdezhen.



Condition:

The vase is in very good condition with hardly any signs of age and wear. A tiny, hardly discernible chip to the lip and minimal manufacturing flaws can be discerned here and there. The height is 48 cm.

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