China, vase. Late Ming dynasty.
Baluster-form porcelain vase with a waisted neck and spreading foot, decorated in underglaze blue. The decoration depicts a phoenix (fenghuang) flying among stylised clouds, a classic Chinese auspicious motif associated with virtue, harmony, and imperial symbolism. Ornamental borders accent the shoulder and foot. Well-balanced and traditional form.
Origin: China.
Material: Porcelain.
Dimensions: H. 29 cm, D. 15 cm.
Period: Late Ming dynasty (c. 1600–1644) or early Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (c. 1662–1722).
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Small production defect to the glaze at the neck.
Bio:
Chinese blue-and-white porcelain from the transition between the Ming and Qing dynasties is renowned for its confident forms and rich symbolic decoration. The phoenix, or fenghuang, is one of the most important mythological creatures in Chinese culture, symbolising harmony, moral virtue, and renewal, often with imperial associations. The combination of the phoenix and cloud motifs reflects both auspicious meaning and the high level of technical and artistic skill characteristic of porcelain production during this period.
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