This porcelain vase follows the traditional “Hu” form, derived from archaic bronze vessels with broad shoulders and a gently tapering foot. It is covered in a soft clair-de-lune glaze, a French term used in Western literature to describe the pale blue, slightly translucent tone characteristic of high-quality monochrome wares. The glaze is evenly applied and highlights the crisp moulded decoration of scrolling foliage and archaistic motifs.
The base bears an apocryphal Qianlong seal mark, indicating the continued revival of Qing-period aesthetics in 20th-century porcelain. The vase’s controlled colouring and precise relief work reflect this renewed interest in classical forms.
