2000s Blue and White Shan Shui Vase

Description

Introduced to Europe in the 14th century, Chinese blue-and-white porcelains were highly sought after as luxury items and are still … more Introduced to Europe in the 14th century, Chinese blue-and-white porcelains were highly sought after as luxury items and are still avidly collected by connoisseurs today. This bottle-shaped vase from Jiangxi province is decorated with a landscape rendered in the traditional shan shui painting style. Characterized by soft, feathery brushstrokes, the style advocates balance, composition and form to convey nature as a state of mind. less