Famille Rose Vases and Jar: Republic Era

• Emeralds - Emeralds have been used in jewellery making for thousands of years, and are prized for their deep green colour, which is caused by the presence of chromium and vanadium in the mineral beryl. Because of their rare colour, emeralds are often more valuable than diamonds of a similar size and quality. In jewellery making, emeralds are typically cut into round or oval shapes to maximize their color and clarity. They are often set in gold or platinum and used as the centrepiece of a piece of jewellery, such as a ring or necklace. They can also be used in combination with other gems, such as diamonds, to create intricate and beautiful designs.
• Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.
• Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
• Polychrome - Made or finished in many colours. For furniture, it is used to indicated a painted finish.
• Quatrefoil - A stylised four-circle design, itself contained within a larger circle, with Gothic origins and often seen as window designs in ecclesiastical architecture. The use of the motif was popular in Gothic Revival furniture of the 19th century.

This item has been included into following indexes:

• Chinese ceramics, dynasty mark or period - vases, Republic period (1912 - 1949) 446
• Chinese ceramics, famille decoration - famille rose, vases 613
• Chinese ceramics, item type
  • pot pourri and jars 1,351
  • vases, other 2,515