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Origin: Nanjing, China.
Period: 19th century.

Material: Porcelain.
Condition: Good, a small chip visible at the top of the collar. Everything else is visible on the photo.

Height: 50cm.

Foot diameter: 17.5 cm.

Neck diameter: 17.9cm.

Weight: 4.100kg.

 

Adorning a realm of artistic magnificence, the Chinese Nanjing porcelain vase of the 19th century stand as luminous witnesses to the interplay of history, culture, and craftsmanship. It’s beige crackled foundation bespeaks the passage of time, embodying the essence of antiquity while preserving the allure of the present.

Within its meticulously enameled polychrome adornments, a visual odyssey unfolds—an artistic saga that meanders through China's captivating past. As the vase revolves, a tableau of battle scenes emerges, each stroke capturing the dynamic energy of warfare that echoes through the annals of time. Asian warriors, resplendent in vibrant attire, emerge from the canvas of porcelain, embodying not only martial prowess but also the cultural vibrancy of an era.

This vase, steeped in the lineage of Nanjing’s porcelain heritage, beckon us to explore a tapestry woven from the threads of history. Nanjing , known as a crucible of culture, resonates with the echoes of dynasties that have risen and receded. As this vase bears witness, its also offer an homage to the revered legacy of Nanjing porcelain—a legacy that holds a revered place in the pantheon of Chinese craftsmanship.

The ornate collar crowning the vase's neck finds a symphonic echo in the majestic Chien de Fô figures adorning the sides. Traditional symbols of protection and auspiciousness, these mythical guardians stand as sentinels of fortune, imparting a sense of grandeur to the vase. Meanwhile, at the zenith of the vase's bellies, fantastical creatures reminiscent of lizards dance in a realm between reality and myth—a testament to the boundless creativity that porcelain artisans channeled into their craft.

Emblazoned with signatures beneath its forms, this Nanjing vase carries with it the imprints of the Qing dynasty, an era steeped in the artistic finesse of Chinese artisans. It serves as silent narrator of a time when every brushstroke bore the weight of cultural heritage and aesthetic refinement. Within the intricacies of its design and the subtlety of its colors, this vase encapsulates the essence of a civilization that navigated through epochs, crafted porcelain, and etched the narrative of Nanjing into the scroll of history.

Good condition, see description - 50×17.9×17.5 cm

Vase (1) - Porcelain - China - 19th century

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