Blue and White Tea Leaf Jar

 
$1,480 USD
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Dimensions
H: 17.25" Dia: 11.5"
Materials
Porcelain
Purchase Quantity
Collection #
BJCC076
Estimated Shipping
$150

Designed to store tea leaves, this jar is nonetheless a stunning example of blue and white porcelain. Surrounded by peonies and chrysanthemum blossoms, two phoenixes sit perched upon a rocky outcropping. The pair's plumage suggests that one is male and one is female, a coupling that symbolizes love, affection, and romantic companionship. Framing this loving scene is a ring of stylized ruyi, Buddhist ceremonial scepters and talismans of good fortune.

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Blue & White Porcelain

Soon after its development in the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368 AD), blue-and-white underglaze porcelain became a favorite of the imperial court. Its broad appeal rapidly extended beyond China’s borders, becoming a lucrative export commodity highly sought after in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

Using cobalt imported from Western Asia, ceramic artists ground the mineral into a vibrant blue pigment that was then painted directly on a porcelain base, coated with clear glaze, and fired. This underglaze technique brought with it a shift in focus from the overall shape of a vessel to the skill and artistry traceable in its painted decoration.

Transcending time and taste, blue-and-white porcelain continues to be appreciated around the world for the intricate brushwork and brilliant blue color.

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