Dusty Rose Fantail Vase

The striking monochrome of this vase draws on a long Chinese tradition of ceramics glazed in a single, statement-making color. Rose tones have long been symbols of love and allure in China. In the 18th century, Chinese artisans added more pink to their palettes—in part to suit European collectors who were buying these beautiful porcelains en masse. The shape, hard to forget once you see it, evokes the feathers of a bird with a fantail.