Paste Container with Floral Patterns

Item used in the Qing court The paste container has a rimmed mouth, a straight neck, a flat stomach, and a foot ring. Both the body and lid are covered with snow-flake blue glaze and painted with gold décor. The patterns include stylized tendrils on the lid, heads of ruyi scepters on the neck, and four sets of flowers on the stomach. The foot ring has white glaze but no inscription.
Since it was made to contain paste made of starch, the object has a lid to protect against rats and preserve the moisture. With graceful shape and elegant color, this dignified paste container was used in the imperial court.