Vase - Ceramic - Asia - double calabash (No reserve price)
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A ceramic Chinese double-gourd vase in the famille jaune/famille verte style, hand‑painted with floral motifs, a bird and butterflies, measuring about 25 cm high and 11 cm wide, dating to 1850–1900, in good antique condition with minor signs of age and spots.
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Description
A particularly decorative and atmospheric Chinese double-gourd vase.
The vase immediately catches the eye with its warm ochre-yellow ground color and the rich, around-the-body decoration. Against this yellow background, the design features very detailed flourishing vines, flowers, large deep green leaves, butterflies and a bird. The color palette strongly evokes the Chinese famille jaune / famille verte tradition.
A particularly attractive feature is that the decoration continues completely around the vase. Each turn of the vase reveals a different scene: on one side the lush flowers and leaves dominate, while on the other side a beautifully painted bird and butterflies come into view.
The shape is also striking. The elegant double-gourd form consists of two smoothly transitioning volumes, with small geometrical ears at the waist on both sides. The pink/purple tinted lip and the two dark lines around the foot provide subtle accents.
The surface shows a fine, delicate craquelé, giving the vase a distinct antique appearance. The base and unglazed foot ring also show clear signs of age and use.
A very decorative Chinese collectible object that, due to the combination of the yellow ground, botanical decoration, bird and butterflies, and the elegant form, fits particularly well in both classical and modern interiors.
Condition
For its age, the vase is in very nice antique condition. No chips, no hairlines and no visible restorations. Natural signs of aging, patina, local wear and craquelé appropriate for an object of this age. The photos show the condition and decoration in detail and are part of the description.
Details
Famille jaune / famille verte-style
Double-gourd form
Hand-painted floral decoration with bird and butterflies
Height: approx. 25 cm
Largest diameter: approx. 11 cm
Unmarked
Shipped with great care and insured shipping.
Description
A particularly decorative and atmospheric Chinese double-gourd vase.
The vase immediately catches the eye with its warm ochre-yellow ground color and the rich, around-the-body decoration. Against this yellow background, the design features very detailed flourishing vines, flowers, large deep green leaves, butterflies and a bird. The color palette strongly evokes the Chinese famille jaune / famille verte tradition.
A particularly attractive feature is that the decoration continues completely around the vase. Each turn of the vase reveals a different scene: on one side the lush flowers and leaves dominate, while on the other side a beautifully painted bird and butterflies come into view.
The shape is also striking. The elegant double-gourd form consists of two smoothly transitioning volumes, with small geometrical ears at the waist on both sides. The pink/purple tinted lip and the two dark lines around the foot provide subtle accents.
The surface shows a fine, delicate craquelé, giving the vase a distinct antique appearance. The base and unglazed foot ring also show clear signs of age and use.
A very decorative Chinese collectible object that, due to the combination of the yellow ground, botanical decoration, bird and butterflies, and the elegant form, fits particularly well in both classical and modern interiors.
Condition
For its age, the vase is in very nice antique condition. No chips, no hairlines and no visible restorations. Natural signs of aging, patina, local wear and craquelé appropriate for an object of this age. The photos show the condition and decoration in detail and are part of the description.
Details
Famille jaune / famille verte-style
Double-gourd form
Hand-painted floral decoration with bird and butterflies
Height: approx. 25 cm
Largest diameter: approx. 11 cm
Unmarked
Shipped with great care and insured shipping.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
double calabash
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Asia
Model
green/yellow family – bird, butterflies & flowers
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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