Chinese Vase

A tall, flushed coral vase that swells and then pulls itself in at the neck.

This vase comes from Hebei Province, China, and is contemporary, in Peking glass. Peking glass is made by blowing and dipping in successive layers, and plain pieces in a single strong color are popular with collectors of modern taste. This one has an elongated, ovoid body tapering toward a narrow neck and a flared rim. The glass is an opaque, warm coral red, polished to a high gloss that picks up long highlights down its length. It is 5 inches wide, 5 deep and 17.25 high.

Simple in form, bold in temperament.