Hexagonal Teal Glazed Earthenware Vase, China, Early 20th Century

A compact and characterful studio pottery vase in a rich jewel-toned teal glaze, its hexagonal form impressed with hand-carved panels of botanical motifs including florals and bamboo. The luminous glaze shifts between deep teal and green, pooling beautifully in the carved recesses and giving each panel its own depth and variation. A wonderful example of Chinese export glazed earthenware with an aged, crackled surface that speaks to its considerable age.