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Large Blue and White Celestial Ball Vase with Fu Dogs

$980per item
£743.60per item
€850.24per item
CA$1,368.79per item
A$1,521.91per item
CHF 794.66per item
MX$18,525.39per item
NOK 10,139.50per item
SEK 9,500.23per item
DKK 6,345.51per item
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About the Item

Beautifully rendered with expressive brushwork, the painted decoration on this monumental globular jar demonstrates the exceptional artistry of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. Guardian Fu lion dogs float amidst celestial clouds, playfully chasing an embroidered ball. A common motif in Chinese art, the Fu dog with an embroidered ball beneath his paw symbolizes divine power and supremacy over the world. This motif is echoed in the vase shape itself, a traditional form known as tianqiuping or 'celestial ball vase.' Decorated in a brilliant shade of blue against a field of crisp white, this grand gooseneck vase is a beautiful example of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)Diameter: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Contemporary
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BJAA096A1stDibs: LU820012766232

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