Bidspirit auction | Large pale blue Qingbai glazed

Large pale blue Qingbai glazed porcelain funerary vase, cylindrical body decorated with applied figures. China, Song Dynasty, 10th-12th century. - Height 47.8 cm The large Chinese funerary vase, covered with a translucent bluish-white glaze such as Qingbai or Yingqing (Jingdezhen ware), is also known as the ”Soul Vase” or Zhenmu Guan . Born from an ancient tradition of funerary objects, these vessels were specifically designed to serve as a spiritual home for the soul of the deceased in the afterlife. The interior space was intended to ”house” the spirit of the deceased. The elaborate carvings around the neck served as guardians and guides for the soul's journey. The upper section features raised rows of figures (often immortals or Taoist monks) and structural elements symbolizing pavilions or granaries, representing abundance and spiritual protection. ORIGIN Donna Barnathan Aroni dei Conti Camondo Collection