Blue-and-white Square Vase with Designs of Landscape and Figure

The body of this elegant vase is decorated in cobalt blue with the following scenes: “the happiness of fishermen”, “lofty scholar”, “drinking on the river”, and “playing the qin instrument in the company of friends”. According to an inscription, the vase was produced in 1690 of the Qing dynasty. This type of vessel is also called “square mallet vase”, one of the innovative wares unique to the Kangxi reign.