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
Description: Up for sale is an unique 18 century Chinese export antique Tea Caddy dated to be Qianlong period. Beautifully hand painted in western style depicting old British castles down the river Thames? It is absolutely rare to see a Qianlong period tea caddy in perfect condition with lid. Please note the lid may or may not be the original. Please take your own judgement. A highly collectible Chinese export tea caddy. We also have two other Qianlong period tea caddies on sale. Please see our other listings. Please study the photos carefully as they are part of description. Height: 5.5inch 14cm. No chips, No hairline, No restoration. Normal age related wear. The item “18th C Chinese Qianlong Porcelain Famille Rose Tea Caddy with Original Cover (2)” is in sale since Saturday, April 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Tea Caddies”. The seller is “snowmountainantique” and is located in Diamond Bar, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Description: Up for sale is a gorgeous 18 century Chinese export antique famille rose Tea Caddy dated to be Qianlong period. Nicely hand pained flowers in pink. It is absolutely rare to see a Qianlong period tea caddy in perfect condition with original lid. A highly collectible Chinese export tea caddy. We also have two other Qianlong period tea caddies on sale. Please see our other listings. Please study the photos carefully as they are part of description. No chips, No hairline, No restoration. Normal age related wear. The item “Qianlong 18th C Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Tea Caddy with Original Cover (1)” is in sale since Saturday, April 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Tea Caddies”. The seller is “snowmountainantique” and is located in Diamond Bar, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.