Chinese Cracked Ice Porcelain Vase

Chinese poem vases are an integral part of traditional flower arrangements. These vases are a type of calligraphic art that has been around for centuries and has unique symbolic meanings. Calligraphic art refers to the practice of creating designs by hand, predominantly with a brush and ink. It appears that this Chinese poem vase is from the Quing Dynasty, which was the final imperial dynasty in China, lasting from 1644 to 1912. This antique Chinese poem vase in cracked porcelain is hand-painted with blue and white colors under glaze. The Chinese characters form a poem that the artist transcribed onto the vase in blue ink under glaze. The exact age of the vase is unknown; however, the characteristics of the vase indicate that it is an antique piece from the 1700s to 1800s. This beautiful vase is a stunning piece of Chinese artistry. The top of the vase under the lip is two hand-painted blue ink lines throughout the diameter of the vase. The bottom of the vase is one hand-painted blue ink line throughout the diameter of the vase. The outer base of the vase is cracked porcelain that is hand-painted with blue and white colors under glaze. This piece is perfect for decorating purposes, to perhaps display on an altar, be used as a planter, or to display flowers in. The approximate dimensions of the vase are as follows: Height: 8 in; Middle Width: 5 1/2 in; Width at widest point: 11 1/2 in; Base diameter: 2 in.