Vase - Porcelain - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
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Pair of large baluster porcelain vases with crackled glaze and cobalt blue underglaze scenes, China, Qing Dynasty (late Qing or Republican period, 19th–early 20th century); heights 29.8 cm and 29.7 cm, restorations visible in photos.
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Asian Art / China] Superb pair of large baluster porcelain vases with crazed glaze and cobalt blue decoration – Scenes of literati, ladies and children – China, 19th / 20th century
Elegant and decorative pair of Chinese porcelain vases with crazed glaze (inspired by ancient Ge-type ceramics), richly decorated in cobalt blue underglaze.
Subject & Decoration: The body is adorned with lively scenes depicting learned figures, elegant ladies reading scrolls or books, and children in a landscaped garden with pine trees and rockeries. The neck features two small lateral handles and is adorned with stylized landscape motifs.
Glaze: Beautiful bright white glaze covered by a dense network of characteristic crazing.
Period: China, late Qing dynasty or Republican period (19th – early 20th century).
Dimensions & Weight:
Vase 1: Height 29.8 cm – Weight 1095 g
Vase 2: Height 29.7 cm – Weight 1073 g
Overall condition: The pair presents a very beautiful visual and decorative appearance.
Restorations: Pieces reported as restored, with restoration work visible on the bodies or necks (visible in detail photographs), which is common for antique vases of this size.
Asian Art / China] Superb pair of large baluster porcelain vases with crazed glaze and cobalt blue decoration – Scenes of literati, ladies and children – China, 19th / 20th century
Elegant and decorative pair of Chinese porcelain vases with crazed glaze (inspired by ancient Ge-type ceramics), richly decorated in cobalt blue underglaze.
Subject & Decoration: The body is adorned with lively scenes depicting learned figures, elegant ladies reading scrolls or books, and children in a landscaped garden with pine trees and rockeries. The neck features two small lateral handles and is adorned with stylized landscape motifs.
Glaze: Beautiful bright white glaze covered by a dense network of characteristic crazing.
Period: China, late Qing dynasty or Republican period (19th – early 20th century).
Dimensions & Weight:
Vase 1: Height 29.8 cm – Weight 1095 g
Vase 2: Height 29.7 cm – Weight 1073 g
Overall condition: The pair presents a very beautiful visual and decorative appearance.
Restorations: Pieces reported as restored, with restoration work visible on the bodies or necks (visible in detail photographs), which is common for antique vases of this size.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
China
Model
Asian Art / China] Superb pair of large baluster porcelain vases with crackled glaze and
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Attribution
Signed
Height
29.8 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Decor
Blue and white
Estimated period
End of the Qing Dynasty or Republican period (19th - early 20th century).
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