Vase - Ceramic - China
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A monumental Chinese ceramic crackle-glazed vase with a polychrome warrior scene, dating to the late 19th/early 20th century (late Qing or Republican period), showing a four-character Chenghua Nian Zhi mark on the base and featuring dark bronze relief elements, measuring 66 cm wide by 43 cm high (depth 44.5 cm, diameter 17.5 cm) and in very good condition with only light wear for its age.
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Large Chinese crackle ceramic vase “Cracklé” Cantonese / Nanjing style – Multicolored warrior decoration – Late 19th / Early 20th century
Type: Monumental decorative vase
Origin: China
Period: Late 19th century – Early 20th century (Late Qing Dynasty / Republican Period)
Decorative style/type: Nanjing Ware crackle ceramic with multicolored decoration “Famille Rose / Green”
Material: Glazed crackled ceramic (crackle glaze) with dark brown/bronze applied relief elements
Base mark: Four-character incised relief mark ("Chenghua Nian Zhi" 成化年製 - an apocryphal period homage mark)
Condition: Generally good. Shows normal patina of age, slight wear on the surface and rim consistent with its age.
The vase is finely hand-painted in polychrome enamels and depicts a vivid figurative scene of horsemen in traditional dress with banners, typical of historical and literary representations of the era.
The work is enriched with rich raised-relief details finished in dark/bronze:
- Stylized handles on the neck in the shape of Foo Dogs / guardian lions.
- Reliefs of Chilong (Chinese dragons) applied to the shoulder of the vase.
- Edge and details with incised geometric and floral motifs.
On the base there is a four-character mark impressed on a dark plaque.
Large Chinese crackle ceramic vase “Cracklé” Cantonese / Nanjing style – Multicolored warrior decoration – Late 19th / Early 20th century
Type: Monumental decorative vase
Origin: China
Period: Late 19th century – Early 20th century (Late Qing Dynasty / Republican Period)
Decorative style/type: Nanjing Ware crackle ceramic with multicolored decoration “Famille Rose / Green”
Material: Glazed crackled ceramic (crackle glaze) with dark brown/bronze applied relief elements
Base mark: Four-character incised relief mark ("Chenghua Nian Zhi" 成化年製 - an apocryphal period homage mark)
Condition: Generally good. Shows normal patina of age, slight wear on the surface and rim consistent with its age.
The vase is finely hand-painted in polychrome enamels and depicts a vivid figurative scene of horsemen in traditional dress with banners, typical of historical and literary representations of the era.
The work is enriched with rich raised-relief details finished in dark/bronze:
- Stylized handles on the neck in the shape of Foo Dogs / guardian lions.
- Reliefs of Chilong (Chinese dragons) applied to the shoulder of the vase.
- Edge and details with incised geometric and floral motifs.
On the base there is a four-character mark impressed on a dark plaque.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
China
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
43 cm
Width
66 cm
Depth
44.5 cm
Diameter
17.5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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