Small vase 1766 - 1803

This small, porcelain vase is a fine example of Qing dynasty Chinese blue-and-white ware. Dating from the 18th century, it features a delicate design of raised floral motifs, further embellished with underglaze cobalt blue painting. The vase’s elegant shape and understated beauty make it a compelling example of Chinese ceramics, now on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.