The bulbous body and tall, waisted neck are decorated with a multitude of butterflies separated by a gilt-bordered band. Butterflies are a symbol of happiness and also longevity. Similar Guangxu-marked vases are illustrated in Imperial Porcelain of late Qing from the Kwan Collection, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Art Gallery, Hong Kong, 1983, p. Avitabile, From the Dragons’ Treasure: Chinese Porcelain from the 19th and 20th Centuries in the Weishaupt Collection, London, 1987, p. 126; and by H. Van Oort, Chinese Porcelain of the 19th and 20th Centuries, the Netherlands, 1977, pl. Stunning antique Chinese A FAMILLE ROSE’BUTTERFLY’ VASE, beautifully hand painted with individual butterflies and auspicious symbols with a blue seal mark to the base. Dates to Qing Period. 26cm tall and in perfect condition. FOR REFERENCE PLEASE SEE LAST 2 PICTURES. The item “ORIGINAL A FAMILLE ROSE’BUTTERFLY’ VASE QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER MARK(1736-1795)” is in sale since Saturday, November 6, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Vases”. The seller is “saw.antiques” and is located in Greenford. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.
- Primary Material: Porcelain/ Pottery
- Sub-Type: Tables
- Antique: Yes
- Original/Repro: Antique Original
- Chinese Dynasty: Qing (1644-1911)
- Product: Vase
- Featured Refinements: A FAMILLE ROSE ‘BUTTERFLY’ VASE
- Features: Handpainted
- Region of Origin: Chinese
- Age: Pre-1800
- Country of Origin: China