peach-blow
Definition
Noun: - A type of Chinese porcelain glaze: "peach-blow" refers to a delicate, mottled glaze on Chinese porcelain, typically ranging from pink to purplish-red, resembling the color of a peach blossom. It is often used to describe a specific style of ceramic ware from the Qing dynasty. - A color: "peach-blow" also denotes a soft, pinkish hue similar to that of a peach flower or the blush on a peach fruit.
Usage Examples
- Porcelain: (A vase covered in a delicate pinkish-purple ceramic finish.)
- Color: (A soft pink color like a peach flower.)
Advanced Usage
- "Peach-blow ware": a specific category of Chinese porcelain known for its distinctive glaze.
- Collectors highly prize peach-blow ware for its subtle beauty and historical significance. (Ceramic pieces with this glaze are valuable.)
Variants and Related Words
- Peach-bloom (n): a variation of the term, sometimes used interchangeably.
- The peach-bloom porcelain had a slightly more pinkish tone. (A similar glaze color.)
Synonyms
- Peach blossom: the flower of the peach tree, which shares a similar color.
- Blush pink: a soft pink color resembling a blush.
Related Idioms
- No common idioms directly use "peach-blow," but it is often associated with "peach-colored" in descriptions of art or fashion.