Cantonese Rose Mandarin Floor Vases, Qing Dynasty

An impressive pair of Cantonese rose Mandarin floor vases, late…
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An impressive pair of Cantonese rose Mandarin floor vases, late Qing Dynasty, second half 19th century, the baluster vases with broad trumpet necks with applied chilongs to the collar and zoomorphic handles, decorated to the body with figural narratives scenes to shaped cartouches between brocade borders to the scalloped rim and foot, on a white ground embellished with auspicious Daoist symbols, flora and insects, height 63 cm

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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.

  • Zoomorphic - Objects made having the shape, form, or likeness of an animal. For example, the Hindu god Ganesha has the head of an elephant.

    The term is also applied to furniture made from animal parts. Examples are chandeliers, hallstands and chairs made from deer antlers and umbrella stands, ice buckets and other objects made from an elephant's foot.

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