A Straits Chinese porcelain vase with Auspicious Symbols, Qing Dynasty, 19th century a hexagon-shaped vase with flared mouth, the polychrome enamel decoration on a white ground in relief, the blossoMing sprays issuing from vases, planters and baskets some on tables and flower stands, on each side are two pomegranates, the over all decoration and pattern was desired by the Qianlong Emperor 1736-1795, calligraphy on the base of the vase translates to a shop called 'Yong Tong He'. Condition: a small repaired chip at the mouth. Provenance: Acquired by a business man in China in the 1980s. Height 57.5 cm. Width 19.5 cm
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- Polychrome - Made or finished in many colours. For furniture, it is used to indicated a painted finish.
- 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.
- 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.
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