Materials: Porcelain, Crackle Glaze, Underglaze Blue Ink
Height: 9.75 inches Width: 4.0 inches Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or flea bites. Glaze is beautifully aged.
Add a touch of ancient mysticism and timeless elegance to your home with this vintage Chinese crackle-glaze porcelain calligraphy vase. Standing at 9.75 inches tall, this piece features a beautiful matte, cream-toned baseline with a distinct underglaze crackle pattern.The Story Behind the Calligraphy:Unlike standard Chinese poem vases, the underglaze blue hand-painted script on this piece details the names of the I Ching (Book of Changes) 64 Hexagrams.The center text features the rare inscription "手宮卦" (Hand Palace Chart / Palm Chart). This indicates the text is a transcription of an ancient mnemonic chart used by Taoist practitioners and fortune tellers to track and calculate hexagram changes using the joints of their fingers. The columns clearly showcase the classic "Heaven" sequence, starting with Qián wéi tiān (乾為天 / Heaven). Condition Notes:This vase is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or damage. The crackle effect is intentional and evenly distributed across the entire body, creating a wonderful antique aesthetic. Perfect as a standalone statement piece, a shelf styling accent, or a unique gift for anyone interested in Feng Shui, Eastern philosophy, or esoteric art.Please review all photos carefully for details on size and condition. Flowers/props not included.
