Chinese Ceramic Vase

Cream glaze, dark crackle and two small ears at the neck.

This vase comes from Nanyang in Henan Province, China, and is contemporary, of egg shell and Nanyang porcelain. Cream and ivory glazes with strong crackle are a nod to Song dynasty Ge ware, which was prized for its network of dark lines. The body is faceted, with angular shoulders that narrow gently toward a round foot. A flared collar tops the short neck, and two bird-shaped handles with small holes flank it. It is 3.25 inches wide and 8 high.

Dressed for cream tea, nothing less.