Chinese Vase

Amber at the hips, almost black at the foot, like tea that has steeped a very long time.

This vase is contemporary, from China, in Peking glass. Peking glass, first made in the imperial workshops of the Qing dynasty, is valued for its deep colors and smooth finish. This one has a classic baluster shape, with a full, rounded body that narrows to a slender neck and a gently flared rim. The translucent glass shades from warm amber in the middle to deep brown at the neck and base. The surface is smooth and glossy. It is 15.6 inches high and 7 in diameter.

Glowing, in an understated sort of way.