Blue-and-white Jar with Design of Phoenix among Flowers in Underglazed Red

In the Yongzheng era, under the joint supervision of Nian Xiyao and Tang Ying, the imperial kiln at Jingdezhen tremendously improved the skill on copper-red coloring. The red color is bright and beautiful, with clear lines to form the underglazed patterns. The exterior bears a floral pattern painted in underglazed cobalt blue. The shape of the jar originated in the Xuande era (1426-1435). The overall arrangement of the design is precise while the glaze layer is even, transparent, and pure. This is an outstanding example of Yongzheng-era porcelain.