Langyao-style baluster vase glazed in oxblood red, China, 20th century The vase is covered with a glaze featuring a dense network of crackles. Beige at the neck, the glaze takes on a pink hue around the body and deepens to red, forming vertical streaks that run down toward the foot. The interior and base are glazed in beige. This gradient effect is due to the fluidity of the copper-based glaze during firing. Height: 46 cm Wooden base.