Condition:
The vase is in good condition. The painting of the mouth is partially rubbed. The stand ring with three small chips. The height of 44.1 cm.
Bat
Because the Chinese word for bat is homonymous with the word for luck, the bat is a symbol of luck and happiness. The bat is ubiquitous in Chinese art; whether stylized or highly embellished. The curves of the wings are often reminiscent of ruyi elements and the animals are usually surrounded by small cloud formations. In the late Ming and Qing dynasties red bats were very popular, because they symbolized overflowing happiness. A group of five bats is also referred to as the ‘Five Blessings’ or the ‘Five Happinesses’, expressing the desire for wealth, health, longevity, a virtuous life and natural death. A group of eight bats is a symbol of the ‘Eight Immortals’.
Blue and White Style
Blue and white porcelain had its golden age in the Chinese Ming dynasty (1368-1644), but it is believed that this type of porcelain was first introduced in the Tang dynasty (618-906). The proverbial ‘Ming vase’ is still the epitome of the European idea of Chinese porcelain art. The blue color is achieved by a mixture of cobalt oxide and water, and is then painted onto the porcelain before glazing and firing. Afterwards it is coated with a transparent glaze.
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