Skip to main content
Advanced Search
Baluster vase with auspicious beasts
Baluster vase with auspicious beasts

Baluster vase with auspicious beasts

Place of OriginChina
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722)
Materialsporcelain with underglaze blue decoration
DimensionsH. 17 1/2 in x Diam. 9 in, H. 44.5 cm x Diam. 23 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P83
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on view
More Information

Auspicious beasts rising from the ocean decorate this vase, with rocks appearing among the waves. Such mythical animals are believed to bring blessings. The waves represent the Eastern Sea of Blessings, while the rocks symbolize the Southern Mountain of Longevity. Together, they represent longevity.

HIDDEN MEANING: May everything be auspicious (chengxiang xianrui)!