Description
A vintage 20th-century Chinese blue and white porcelain vase with a flared, scalloped rim and hand-painted scrolling lotus vines.
Layered lotus blossoms and curling leaves wrap around the slender body in shades of blue. The base bears the auspicious two-character mark 景福, meaning “Great Fortune”. The outward-curving mouth gives the otherwise slender form a flower-like outline. Fine blue contours define the petals, while darker curling leaves introduce contrast against the white ground. The decoration continues around the body rather than forming a single front-facing panel. Two narrow blue lines near the base give the flowing botanical design a simple horizontal finish. Related pieces appear in the Blues and Whites and Ceramics collections.
- Maker: Unattributed, China.
- Dimensions: 13 cm high × 9 cm wide.
- Condition: Excellent. No chips or cracks. Light surface marks underneath.
- Features: Hand-painted lotus vines, a scalloped rim, paired blue bands near the foot and a 景福 base mark.
- Period: 20th century.
- SKU: SKU-00736
A distinctive piece for collectors of Chinese blue and white porcelain.