Chinese Pillow Vase Pale Green Circa 1900

Description

An antique Chinese vase in the shape of a pillow that has a very pale thick green glaze with darker … more An antique Chinese vase in the shape of a pillow that has a very pale thick green glaze with darker green splashes. The interior is glazed and has more green coloring. The glaze is very thick and very smooth from years of handling and oxidization.

The base is glazed and has a saggar mark on each corner. The base is flat. The word CHINA was stamped into the base before firing.

Please note that the shade of the glaze changes with light balance and intensity. The photos with the white background were taken with fully calibrated lighting and display the color most accurately.

MEASUREMENTS

4 7/8” (12.4 cm) wide x 3 1/8” (7.9 cm) deep x 5 5/8” (14.3 cm) tall. Weighs 2 lbs 0 oz (900 g)

CONDITION

There are no cracks, chips, or breaks. There are glaze frits along many of the edges. Otherwise, the glaze is still shiny looking with little wear scratching. The vase has kiln flaws, such as bumps, black spots and pin hole reserves.

An antique vase to add to a collection or use for flowers. less