White-Glazed Vase with Plum Blossom and Bamboo

Qing Dynasty (QIANLONG PERIOD)
It is 19.5cm tall with a 4cm mouth diameter and 8.2cm base diameter.
The vase has a narrow opening with a short neck, wide shoulder, thin bottom and ring foot. It is white-glazed and the belly is decorated with elegant plum blossom and bamboo. The branch was outlined by simple strokes while the flowers and leaves were created using soft colours such as carmine, green and blue.
Chinese Famille Rose porcelain prevailed in prosper period of Qianlong’s reign. The vase has a plump shape, showing off a luxurious and elegant style by just using simple patterns.

 

盛世白釉梅竹梅瓶

清乾隆。
高 19.5 厘米，口径 4 厘米，足径 8.2 厘米。
梅瓶口小，短颈，丰肩，瘦底，圈足。此器通体以白釉为地，腹部用粉彩勾勒出一幅清晰脱俗的梅竹图，以简洁的墨彩绘出梅枝，再用胭脂红，绿，青等柔和的色彩点缀花朵及竹叶。
乾隆盛世的粉彩瓷极为盛行，此器物形态饱满，简洁大方的图案呈现出一种雍容华贵的风格。