Minneapolis Institute of Art

Zun

China

Date

17th century

Medium

Ceramic, blue and white glaze, wooden stand

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

This elegant vase exemplifies the refined artistry of Qing porcelain. Delicate panels of underglaze blue depict blooming flowers and garden scenes, symbolizing prosperity and renewal. Surrounding the painted motifs are finely molded floral patterns that enhance the surface with subtle texture and depth. The combination of embossed white-on-white decoration and vivid cobalt blue painting demonstrates both technical mastery and aesthetic harmony. Such vases were prized for their grace and symbolic beauty, often displayed in scholar’s studios or imperial collections as reflections of cultured taste and natural inspiration. China, Asia

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