Cantonese Export Famille Rose Vases, Late Qing, Mid 19th Century

A pair of a Cantonese export famille rose vases, late Qing, mid…
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A pair of a Cantonese export famille rose vases, late Qing, mid 19th century the fine pair of rose medallion baluster vases with everted rims, adorned with gilt lug handles to the neck and chilongs to the shoulder, finely hand painted overall in bright coloured enamels with shaped panels depicting figural scenes in interiors and birds on peony branches with auspicious fruit and butterflies, divided by foliate borders with butterflies and Buddhist objects on gilt ground, unmarked. Height 36 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.
  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
  • Everted - An everted rim is an outwardly turning or flaring outwards rim, as seen the rims on jugs, vases, bowls and dishes.

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