This large and boldly decorated late 19th century Chinese red pottery Yixing pair of vases is in perfect condition. They stand on a plain, straight foot and have a bulbous lower section which gradually tapers to their rims. These fine examples have been decorated by hand in the wet clay before firing. This process is to carve and pierce the wonderfully detailed design of exotic flowers and foliage. This is highly skilled work as it can be very problematic due to the possibility of collapse, particularly when cutting the reticulated piercing work through the wet clay. The carving is exceptionally deep and bold and very pleasing to the eye. Both vases have an impressed character mark on their bases. There are slight differences in their width and depth, as these vases are completely handmade. Circa 1900Height 25.5cm x width 16 cm x depth 16cmRobert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. Af...