This Legend of Asia piece is about volume. A narrow foot opens into a broad rounded belly before closing to a small mouth, and a deep iron gray glaze runs across the whole globular vase so every curve is described by reflected light rather than pattern. Substantial in scale, it serves as a floor vase beside a sofa arm or fireplace, though it also holds a console on its own. Each porcelain vase is hand made and high fired in southern China, giving small differences in tone and glaze depth. The absence of painted decoration is what makes this gray vase so flexible: it settles into modern decor, quiets a patterned chinoiserie decor room and works within traditional asian decor. Weatherproof and watertight, it is a durable accent vase and lasting home accent.
