Chinese famille verte baluster vase, Kangxi (1662-1722)
Chinese famille verte baluster vase, Kangxi (1662-1722)
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Description
Chinese famille verte baluster vase, Kangxi (1662-1722), the body decorated with opposing panels of two cranes and a hawk amidst crashing waves amidst with flowering branches, interspersed by roundels containing auspicious objects or flowers against a stippled ground with flowerheads, the shoulder similarly decorated with shaped cartouches containing auspicious objects or flowerheads, the neck with floral sprays; height: 13 1/2 in. (34.4 cm.); condition: haircrack to upper body neatly restored. Cranes are symbols of longevity and hierarchical ranking, this depiction of a pair of cranes amidst waves among scholar’s objetcs is probably symbolic of the attainment of a higher imperial rank or a fruitful marriage.
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|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Porcelain with famille verte enamels |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Condition | Good |
| Dimensions | Height: 34.4cm. |
Product REF: U804
