Qing Dynasty Mirror Black Porcelain Vase with Bird Decoration

Good Chinese Qing Dynasty, mirror black and gilt porcelain vase,…
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Good Chinese Qing Dynasty, mirror black and gilt porcelain vase, of ovoid form with slightly waisted shaped neck, decorated with birds on prunus branches, framed by ruyi head and fret work borders, on a circular foot, with Kangxi six character mark within double rings to base, height 40 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection. Mr Victor Fretwell was a well known collector of Asian Art in the 1970's and had constant contact with Christie's and Sotheby's regarding his collection. He was also responsible for creating the catalogue for the Chinese ceramics exhibition in 1965 at the NSW Art gallery.

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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.
  • 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.

  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.

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