{"product_id":"oriental-small-blue-white-scenery-graphic-porcelain-art-vase-gb350s","title":"Oriental Small Blue White Scenery Graphic Porcelain Art Vase GB350S","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ng-tns-c2847643045-875\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"processing-state-120\" class=\"processing-state_container ng-tns-c2847643045-875 is-gpi-avatar ng-trigger ng-trigger-processingStateShowHide ng-star-inserted is-done-processing\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"processing-state-120-summary\" class=\"processing-state_details ng-trigger ng-trigger-menuExpansion ng-tns-c2847643045-875 is-gpi-avatar ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blue and white porcelain vase features a classic baluster-style body that tapers toward a flared base, complemented by a tall, cylindrical neck and two small tubular handles (often called \"arrow-ears\"). The vessel is decorated with an underglaze blue landscape, rendered in a painterly, freehand style that captures a serene mountain-and-water scene. Notable details include a scholar figure traversing a bridge, traditional gabled architecture nestled among stylized trees, and rolling hills that wrap around the curvature of the vase. The brushwork uses varied washes of blue to create a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective, typical of traditional Chinese landscape painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base of the vase provides significant historical context, featuring a four-character mark in underglaze blue. It reads 成化年製 (Chenghua Nian Zhi), which translates to \"Made during the Chenghua Reign\" (1465–1487). However, while the mark references the Ming Dynasty, the specific application of the cobalt, the thickness of the glaze, and the \"heaviness\" of the porcelain body suggest it is likely an apocryphal mark—a common practice in later periods, such as the 19th or early 20th century, where artisans added earlier reign marks as a sign of reverence for the classical styles of the past. The unglazed foot rim shows a light brown oxidation, indicating a natural aging process of the clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:   Dia 5\" x h8.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:             China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:         Ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:      hand made, original imperfect marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSA domestic continental buyers of 48 states pay $18.95 shipping (buyers of Hawaii, Alaska, US Islands, Florida Keywest, and Canada pays the extra shipping cost). Insurance and handling charges are already included in the shipping cost. In store pick up is highly welcomed if you are in San Francisco Bay Area. (No charge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Lotus Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51025404100923,"sku":"GB350S","price":346.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1079\/2686\/files\/vintage-handmade-oriental-scenery-blue-white-porcelain-art-vase.jpg?v=1773354252","url":"https:\/\/www.goldenlotusantique.com\/products\/oriental-small-blue-white-scenery-graphic-porcelain-art-vase-gb350s","provider":"Golden Lotus Antiques ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}