Vase - Porcelain - China - Qianlong (1736-1795) - Chinese Vase, 17th–18th Century
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A Chinese porcelain ritual Gu-form vase titled “Vase Chine XVII -XVIII”, with an amber-yellow and green glaze and a design inspired by archaic ritual bronzes.
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China — Ritual vase of Gu form with amber-yellow and green glaze
Qing Dynasty, probably 17th–18th century — Attribution to be confirmed
Rare Chinese vase in the archaizing Gu form, in a light-bodied ceramic, probably terracotta glazed, covered with a rich amber-yellow glaze with honey and orange nuances.
The vase presents an elegant architectural silhouette, inspired by ancient Chinese ceremonial bronzes, with a broad flared neck opening in a poly-lobed flower shape (haitang), a central narrowed section with vertical facets, and a flared foot echoing the neck lines.
The upper body is adorned with two zoomorphic lion masks in relief, covered with a contrasting green glaze, each enclosing a mobile suspension ring.
The amber glaze shows fine tonal variations, darker accumulations in the hollows and a network of micro-cracks visible under magnification. The underside reveals several unglazed areas exposing a light, slightly granular paste.
The overall piece reflects an aesthetic recherche inspired by archaic ceremonial forms, particularly appreciated in Chinese decorative arts.
China — Ritual vase of Gu form with amber-yellow and green glaze
Qing Dynasty, probably 17th–18th century — Attribution to be confirmed
Rare Chinese vase in the archaizing Gu form, in a light-bodied ceramic, probably terracotta glazed, covered with a rich amber-yellow glaze with honey and orange nuances.
The vase presents an elegant architectural silhouette, inspired by ancient Chinese ceremonial bronzes, with a broad flared neck opening in a poly-lobed flower shape (haitang), a central narrowed section with vertical facets, and a flared foot echoing the neck lines.
The upper body is adorned with two zoomorphic lion masks in relief, covered with a contrasting green glaze, each enclosing a mobile suspension ring.
The amber glaze shows fine tonal variations, darker accumulations in the hollows and a network of micro-cracks visible under magnification. The underside reveals several unglazed areas exposing a light, slightly granular paste.
The overall piece reflects an aesthetic recherche inspired by archaic ceremonial forms, particularly appreciated in Chinese decorative arts.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
1891 g
Title additional information
Chinese Vase, 17th–18th Century
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic style/period
Qianlong (1736-1795)
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Attribution
Original
Height
33 cm
Width
19.5 cm
Depth
31.3 cm
Estimated period
1650-1700
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