
Blue and White Porcelain Landscape Vase
This is a globular-bodied porcelain vase featuring a short, flared neck and a powder-blue ground. The primary decorative elements are contained within a lobed cartouche or medallion, which displays a classic Chinese-style shan shui landscape. The scene depicts a tiered pagoda or pavilion nestled among jagged mountain peaks, overlooking a tranquil body of water with stylized horizontal ripples and small rocky outcrops. The painting is executed in underglaze cobalt blue with varying tonalities to suggest depth and shadow. The exterior of the vase, outside the white-ground medallions, is covered in a deep, mottled blue glaze that appears to be a 'powder blue' or 'blown' blue technique, further decorated with faint floral motifs or 'prunus' patterns. The construction shows a smooth, vitrified surface characteristic of fine porcelain. Regarding condition, the glaze appears glossy with some minor surface reflections, and there are no immediately visible cracks, chips, or major repairs from this angle. The style is reminiscent of Qing dynasty porcelain, particularly the Kangxi period, though without a view of the base (mark) or foot rim, it is likely a high-quality 20th-century decorative piece or reproduction in that classic style. The craftsmanship is evident in the precise linework of the landscape and the rich saturation of the cobalt pigments.
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Estimated Value
$400 - $800
Basic Information
Category
Decorative Arts - Ceramics
Appraised On
January 11, 2026
Estimated Value
$400 - $800
Item Description
This is a globular-bodied porcelain vase featuring a short, flared neck and a powder-blue ground. The primary decorative elements are contained within a lobed cartouche or medallion, which displays a classic Chinese-style shan shui landscape. The scene depicts a tiered pagoda or pavilion nestled among jagged mountain peaks, overlooking a tranquil body of water with stylized horizontal ripples and small rocky outcrops. The painting is executed in underglaze cobalt blue with varying tonalities to suggest depth and shadow. The exterior of the vase, outside the white-ground medallions, is covered in a deep, mottled blue glaze that appears to be a 'powder blue' or 'blown' blue technique, further decorated with faint floral motifs or 'prunus' patterns. The construction shows a smooth, vitrified surface characteristic of fine porcelain. Regarding condition, the glaze appears glossy with some minor surface reflections, and there are no immediately visible cracks, chips, or major repairs from this angle. The style is reminiscent of Qing dynasty porcelain, particularly the Kangxi period, though without a view of the base (mark) or foot rim, it is likely a high-quality 20th-century decorative piece or reproduction in that classic style. The craftsmanship is evident in the precise linework of the landscape and the rich saturation of the cobalt pigments.
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