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Vase, F52.101

Physical Description

Pair of Chinese vases made for export. Body ovoid in shape and cross-section. Narrows at neck and then flares out again at rim. Decorative rings have been applied to each side of the. Both sides of the body have scenes of people, generally in poses of relaxation. The necks have similar decoration. Outside of the figurative decoration, the vases are fully decorated with flowers, fruit, insects, etc.

Research Notes

For Exporting —Professor Kelun Chen
Vase, Guangcai with figures & begonia-shaped design with two ear rings —Professor Kelun Chen
Vase, Guangcai with figures & begonia-shaped design with two ear rings —Professor Kelun Chen
porcelain
overglaze
2nd half of 19th century
Late Qing Dynasty
Body=Jingdezhen in Jiangxi; Painting=Guangdong
For Exporting

Provenance

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - vase): 315 x 160 x 100mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - vase): 315 x 160 x 100mm

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