Chinese Clair-de-Lune Glazed Vase, Mark and period of Kangxi #5408

width: approx. 12cm (4 23⁄32in)
height: approx. 8.5cm (3 11⁄32in)
mouth diameter: approx. 3.5cm (1 3⁄8in)
weight: 432g

This is a Chinese porcelain vase covered in a soft clair-de-lune glaze, bearing a six-character underglaze blue mark that reads “The Kangxi period of the Great Qing". The elegant bell-shaped body features a delicate carved design beneath the translucent pale blue glaze, which subtly reveals the incised floral or scroll motifs under certain lighting. The glaze is evenly applied, with a glossy surface and slightly lighter tone around the mouth rim, showcasing the refined firing techniques of high-quality imperial wares.