Famille-Rose Eight Horses Vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

An unusual famille-rose 'eight horses' vase, Qing dynasty, 19th…
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An unusual famille-rose 'eight horses' vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, of archaistic hu form, set on the sloping shoulders with a pair of iron-red square-section handles with key-fret in relief, the sides painted with the eight horses brightly enamelled in pink, yellow, purple, white and brown, prancing and grazing in a continous grassy meadow with clusters of flowering plants, rockwork and cliffs rising to scrolling clouds to one side and an overhanging willow and another tree below the ruyi -head and key-fret borders around the mouth, and a band of lappets at the base, wood stand, (2), 42 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, acquired in Hong Kong circa 1960. Private Collection, Sydney, by descent from the above

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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