Chinese Canton Famille Rose Vase, 19th Century
This elegant 19th-century Chinese Canton Famille Rose vase is richly decorated with lively figural scenes and exquisite ornamental detail. The body of the vase features finely painted Chinese figures in traditional dress, rendered in vibrant famille rose enamels and set amid a garden of brightly colored butterflies and blossoming flowers. The animated scenes convey a sense of movement and daily life, characteristic of Canton export porcelain of the period.
Luxurious gold gilding is applied throughout the surface, enhancing the vivid palette and lending depth and brilliance to the decoration. Around the neck of the vase, powerful gilt dragons encircle the form, symbolizing strength, prosperity, and imperial authority. The combination of delicate floral motifs, graceful figures, and bold dragon imagery creates a striking visual contrast that is both harmonious and dramatic.
Crafted during the 19th century, this vase exemplifies the high level of skill achieved by Cantonese workshops producing porcelain for both domestic appreciation and international collectors. It stands as a refined decorative object and a compelling example of Chinese artistic tradition, ideal for collectors of Asian art or as a statement piece in a curated interior.
Height : 26cm
Condition : Overall condition is very good, Small bit of restoration to the mouth of the vase and some minor were to the enamels.
Chinese Canton Famille Rose Vase, 19th Century
This elegant 19th-century Chinese Canton Famille Rose vase is richly decorated with lively figural scenes and exquisite ornamental detail. The body of the vase features finely painted Chinese figures in traditional dress, rendered in vibrant famille rose enamels and set amid a garden of brightly colored butterflies and blossoming flowers. The animated scenes convey a sense of movement and daily life, characteristic of Canton export porcelain of the period.
Luxurious gold gilding is applied throughout the surface, enhancing the vivid palette and lending depth and brilliance to the decoration. Around the neck of the vase, powerful gilt dragons encircle the form, symbolizing strength, prosperity, and imperial authority. The combination of delicate floral motifs, graceful figures, and bold dragon imagery creates a striking visual contrast that is both harmonious and dramatic.
Crafted during the 19th century, this vase exemplifies the high level of skill achieved by Cantonese workshops producing porcelain for both domestic appreciation and international collectors. It stands as a refined decorative object and a compelling example of Chinese artistic tradition, ideal for collectors of Asian art or as a statement piece in a curated interior.
Height : 26cm
Condition : Overall condition is very good, Small bit of restoration to the mouth of the vase and some minor were to the enamels.
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