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Tall Antique Famille Rose Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Qing, Centrepiece, Victorian
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Tall Antique Famille Rose Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Qing, Centrepiece, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a tall antique Famille Rose vase. A Chinese, ceramic decorative baluster urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

A treat of visual interest and of good proportion for use as a centrepiece

Displaying a desirable aged patina, in good antique order throughout

Ceramic shows a crisp white ground, with applied gilt finish

The body decorated with twelve panels, alternating between figural and nature scenes

To the front and rear, a vibrant, colourful court scene of several seated figures

Secondary panels offer a bountiful tree visited by colourful birds of paradise and butterflies

Gold coloured vestigial handles in the form of Oriental lions

Generous opening diameter ideal for presenting a generous bouquet of flowers

This is a charming antique Famille Rose vase, profusely finished in fine detail and of pleasing proportion. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 23.5cm (9.25'')

Max Depth: 23.5cm (9.25'')

Max Height: 63.5cm (25'')

Opening Diameter: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
63.5cm (25.00")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Chinese Famille Rose Vase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1210065
Dealers Internal Reference
26016
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Description
This is a tall antique Famille Rose vase. A Chinese, ceramic decorative baluster urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

A treat of visual interest and of good proportion for use as a centrepiece

fig 1. A tall Chinese porcelain Famille Rose baluster vase featuring polychrome enamelled panels with court figures, floral motifs, a scalloped rim, and gilded side handles.
fig 1. Tall Antique Famille Rose Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Qing, Centrepiece, Victorian

Displaying a desirable aged patina, in good antique order throughout

Ceramic shows a crisp white ground, with applied gilt finish

The body decorated with twelve panels, alternating between figural and nature scenes

fig 2. A tall Chinese porcelain Famille Rose baluster vase featuring polychrome enamelled panels with court figures, floral motifs, a scalloped rim, and gilded side handles.
fig 2. Tall Antique Famille Rose Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Qing, Centrepiece, Victorian

To the front and rear, a vibrant, colourful court scene of several seated figures

Secondary panels offer a bountiful tree visited by colourful birds of paradise and butterflies

Gold coloured vestigial handles in the form of Oriental lions

fig 3. A tall Chinese porcelain Famille Rose baluster vase featuring polychrome enamelled panels with court figures, floral motifs, a scalloped rim, and gilded side handles.
fig 3. Tall Antique Famille Rose Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Qing, Centrepiece, Victorian

Generous opening diameter ideal for presenting a generous bouquet of flowers

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This is a charming antique Famille Rose vase, profusely finished in fine detail and of pleasing proportion.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 23.5cm (9.25'')

Max Depth: 23.5cm (9.25'')

Max Height: 63.5cm (25'')

Opening Diameter: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Height
63.5cm (25.00")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Chinese Famille Rose Vase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1210065
Dealers Internal Ref
26016
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A tall Chinese porcelain Famille Rose baluster vase featuring polychrome enamelled panels with court figures, floral motifs, a scalloped rim, and gilded side handles.

Tall Antique Famille Rose Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Qing, Centrepiece, Victorian

Archive II A tall Chinese porcelain Famille Rose baluster vase featuring polychrome enamelled panels with court figures, floral motifs, a scalloped rim, and gilded side handles. View II
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Archive V A tall Chinese porcelain Famille Rose baluster vase featuring polychrome enamelled panels with court figures, floral motifs, a scalloped rim, and gilded side handles. View V
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A tall Chinese porcelain Famille Rose baluster vase featuring polychrome enamelled panels with court figures, floral motifs, a scalloped rim, and gilded side handles.
Tall Antique Famille Rose Vase, Chinese, Ceramic, Qing, Centrepiece, Victorian
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Famille Rose is a style of Chinese porcelain introduced during the Qing Dynasty in the early 18th century. It is defined by overglaze enamel painting using an opaque pink pigment derived from colloidal gold, often depicting figurative court scenes, flowers, and butterflies.

These pieces are crafted from fine white kaolin clay, fired at high temperatures to create hard-paste porcelain. The surface decoration uses vitreous overglaze enamels and applied gold leaf accents.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-painted overglaze enamel decoration with raised texture, slight irregularities in the porcelain body, and natural wear to the gilded elements. They often feature distinct palette variations, detailed brushwork, and occasionally red seal marks or character marks on the base.

A large statement vase can be placed on a sideboard, console table, or inside a fireplace alcove to serve as a visual anchor. It pairs effectively with modern minimalist furniture or traditional dark wood antiques to create visual contrast.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft bristle brush around gilded handles and relief work. Avoid washing with abrasive detergents or submersing in water, as moisture can damage compromised glazes or original gilding.
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