Blue-and-white Phoenix-tail Shaped Zun Vessel with Landscape and Figure Designs

This peacock zun takes its name from its resemblance to peacock feathers. This zun is decorated with landscape subject belonging to the category of “retired officials”, who are often portrayed as hermits dwelling in nature. The painting suggests distance through variation in ink tone, much like the effects in traditional Chinese ink painting. The inscription discusses caring for elders and notes that this vessel was made in 1715 (54th year of the Kangxi reign) specifically for a Buddhist temple to pray for good fortune.