Chinese Octagonal Guan Form Vase

A celadon vase with cracks like a road map, and two small ears.

This octagonal guan form vase was made in porcelain in China in the 20th century. Guan-form vases take their name from a classic Chinese ceramic tradition and are commonly displayed as decorative objects. The tall, faceted body narrows toward a squared neck, with two tubular handles at the shoulders. A pale celadon glaze covers the form, crackled all over in a fine web of lines, and ends above a dark, unglazed foot rim.

About eight inches tall. A cool, calm object, and a good one for a window ledge.