Tall Blue and White Porcelain Rectangular Blossom Tree Vase

At 29.5 cm tall and just 9 cm wide, this blue and white porcelain rectangular vase with its detailed cobalt blossom tree decoration has the refined, vertical elegance of the East Asian decorative tradition at its most considered, the tall narrow form giving the blossom tree motif a natural vertical emphasis that suits the subject and creates a piece of genuine visual presence on a mantelpiece or shelf.

Made in the 20th century, this rectangular vase belongs to the tradition of blue and white porcelain production that draws on the Chinese and Japanese decorative arts, in which the blossom tree, with its associations of seasonal renewal and transient beauty, has been one of the most enduring and widely used decorative motifs. The rectangular form, which is less common in blue and white porcelain than the round or ovoid vase, gives this piece a distinctive silhouette that distinguishes it from conventional vase forms, and the detailed cobalt blossom tree decoration, rendered with the precision and delicacy that the subject demands, covers the four faces of the vase with a consistency and quality that speaks to the care of the original manufacture. The cobalt blue of the decoration, which varies in intensity from the fine branches to the denser areas of blossom, gives the piece a tonal richness that rewards examination in good light. The piece is in very good condition throughout.

• Maker: Unknown
• Dimensions: 29.5 cm (H) x 9 cm (W)
• Condition: Very Good
• Features: Rectangular form, detailed cobalt blossom tree decoration, tall narrow profile
• Period: 20th century
• SKU: SKU-00166

A refined display piece for the collector of blue and white porcelain or East Asian-inspired decorative ceramics. Pairs naturally with the blue and white porcelain koi design pot and the wider Blues and Whites collection.