{"product_id":"white-moon-azure-lotus-bai-yue-qing-lian-cloisonne-vase","title":"White Moon \u0026 Azure Lotus (Bai Yue Qing Lian) — Imperial Cloisonné Enamel Vase: Gilt Celadon Lotus \u0026 Serene Harmony","description":"\u003cp\u003eTitled \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhite Moon \u0026amp; Azure Lotus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (白月青莲, \u003cem\u003eBai Yue Qing Lian\u003c\/em\u003e), this imperial-grade white-ground cloisonné enamel vase embodies one of the most sublime paradoxes in classical Chinese aesthetics: \u003cstrong\u003eparamount courtly luxury concealed beneath serene, unadorned simplicity\u003c\/strong\u003e (见素抱朴，大巧若拙).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the vast majority of historical cloisonné enamel — celebrated worldwide as \u003cem\u003eJingtailan\u003c\/em\u003e (景泰蓝) — is recognized for its dense, saturated cobalt and peacock blue grounds, \u003cstrong\u003ewhite-ground cloisonné (白地景泰蓝)\u003c\/strong\u003e represents an extraordinarily rare and revered pinnacle of the craft. Achieving a flawless, luminous ivory-white enamel ground is among the most demanding feats in the kiln; mineral white glazes are notoriously sensitive to temperature variances, and the slightest trace of copper oxidation would irreparably blemish the pristine surface. Only master ateliers possessing decades of fire control can summon this warm, jade-like translucency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRising along a classically proportioned baluster silhouette (赏瓶 \/ 观音瓶), slender fire-gilded copper cloisons trace a continuous rhythm of sacred azure lotus scrolls (青莲 \/ 缠枝宝相花) rendered in muted celadon, sage, soft coral, and pale tea-gold. The azure lotus (\u003cem\u003eQīnglián\u003c\/em\u003e) has long stood in Eastern thought as the supreme emblem of transcendental purity and unblemished integrity — blossoming unsullied above worldly clamor. Rather than demanding visual dominance, this restrained mineral palette absorbs and diffuses light, creating an atmosphere of tranquil composure. In traditional Chinese spatial philosophy and feng shui, a \u003cem\u003eBao Ping\u003c\/em\u003e (宝瓶, Treasure Vase) serves as an auspicious spatial anchor — a guardian of peace, equilibrium, and quiet contemplation across generations (平平安安，纳福镇室).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered exclusively by Per Orient, each vase is individually handcrafted by certified master inheritors preserving the exacting standards of the Qing Dynasty Imperial Workshops (\u003cem\u003eZaobanchu\u003c\/em\u003e). Cast with a substantial copper core and finished with brilliant fire-gilded rims, the vase rests upon a custom hand-carved dark hardwood presentation pedestal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAtelier Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Moon \u0026amp; Azure Lotus (白月青莲 · Bai Yue Qing Lian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium \u0026amp; Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper-Bodied Cloisonné Enamel (Jingtailan), Pure Mineral Enamels, Fire-Gilt Bronze Rims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilhouette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classical Imperial Baluster Vase (Bao Ping \/ Guanyin Vase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt-Filigreed Azure Lotus Scrolls (Qinglian \/ Baoxiang Flower), Auspicious Ruyi \u0026amp; Cloud Collars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetic Philosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embracing Simplicity \u0026amp; Serene Harmony (见素抱朴，出淤泥而不染)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLineage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight Imperial Handicrafts of Beijing (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-Carved Hardwood Pedestal \u0026amp; Archival Authenticity Registry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PerOrient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67523165520086,"sku":"OS-BJ-011","price":4280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2528\/3798\/files\/generated-image.png?v=1791118037","url":"https:\/\/www.perorient.com\/products\/white-moon-azure-lotus-bai-yue-qing-lian-cloisonne-vase","provider":"PerOrient","version":"1.0","type":"link"}