Chinese Vase

Long, thin neck rises out of a plump dark belly like a slow question.

This metal vase is from China, and dates to the 20th century. Metal vases in China have a long history that reaches back to ancient bronze vessels, and later makers worked in brass, copper, pewter and other alloys. Bottle-shaped vase with a slender flaring neck on a round, pear-shaped body, set on a small foot ring. The finish is dark green-black and matte, with subtle mottling and a slightly worn texture. It is 9 inches high and 3 in diameter.

All neck, no nonsense, and a lot of poise.