Turquoise-glazed ormolu-mounted carps vases, Qing dynasty

A pair of French ormolu-mounted turquoise-glazed vases Qing…
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A pair of French ormolu-mounted turquoise-glazed vases Qing Dynasty, 19th century each in the form of twin carps, rising from the foliate and rocaille-cast base to the scrolling foliate-cast rims (2) 28.5 cm high. Other Notes: For a similar pair of vases dating to the mid-18th century from the Forsyth Wickes Collection see J. Munger et al., The Forsyth Wickes Collection in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Boston, 1992, no. 265, pp. 292-293. Compare with a similar pair of 19th century vases, sold Christie's, London, 13 September 2007, lot 1394

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  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
  • 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.

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