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Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Green-glazed Porcelain Parrots – 19th Century
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Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Green-glazed Porcelain Parrots – 19th Century

19th century
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Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Green-Glazed Porcelain Parrots – 19th Century

A particularly attractive and decorative pair of antique Chinese porcelain parrot figures, dating from the Qing Dynasty, each beautifully modelled standing upon an intricately pierced rocky outcrop.

Both parrots are finished in a wonderfully rich, lustrous green glaze, displaying the subtle iridescence and depth of colour that make these Chinese decorative porcelain figures so appealing to collectors of Asian antiques and Oriental ceramics.

In traditional Chinese culture, the parrot was regarded as the ‘Divine Bird’, symbolising good fortune, happiness and the arrival of welcome news. Live parrots were traditionally kept within the private living quarters of women, where they were believed to be trusted keepers of secrets and confidants. These charming figures therefore carry an additional layer of cultural significance beyond their decorative appeal.

The pair would make an elegant addition to a collection of antique Chinese porcelain, Qing Dynasty ceramics or Oriental decorative arts. Equally attractive displayed together on a mantelpiece, cabinet or within a carefully curated interior.

Condition

Both figures are in excellent, completely undamaged and unrestored condition, with no cracks, chips or repairs.

Dimensions (approximate)

• Height: 20.5 cm (8 inches)

• Length: 13.5 cm (5¼ inches)

Price

£495.00 for the pair

The price includes secure shipping to any UK mainland destination.

An appealing opportunity to acquire a decorative pair of antique Chinese Qing Dynasty green-glazed porcelain parrots, combining fine modelling, beautiful glaze and traditional Chinese symbolism.

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated these Chinese Green Glazed Parrots to the 19th Century.

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SA1244890
Dealers Internal Reference
OSA1668
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Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Green-Glazed Porcelain Parrots – 19th Century
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A particularly attractive and decorative pair of antique Chinese porcelain parrot figures, dating from the Qing Dynasty, each beautifully modelled standing upon an intricately pierced rocky outcrop.
Oliver Sargent Antiques
fig 1. A pair of antique green-glazed porcelain parrots perching atop textured, pierced rockwork bases.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Green-glazed Porcelain Parrots – 19th Century

Both parrots are finished in a wonderfully rich, lustrous green glaze, displaying the subtle iridescence and depth of colour that make these Chinese decorative porcelain figures so appealing to collectors of Asian antiques and Oriental ceramics.

fig 2. A pair of antique green-glazed porcelain parrots perching atop textured, pierced rockwork bases.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Green-glazed Porcelain Parrots – 19th Century

In traditional Chinese culture, the parrot was regarded as the ‘Divine Bird’, symbolising good fortune, happiness and the arrival of welcome news. Live parrots were traditionally kept within the private living quarters of women, where they were believed to be trusted keepers of secrets and confidants. These charming figures therefore carry an additional layer of cultural significance beyond their decorative appeal.

fig 3. A pair of antique green-glazed porcelain parrots perching atop textured, pierced rockwork bases.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Green-glazed Porcelain Parrots – 19th Century

The pair would make an elegant addition to a collection of antique Chinese porcelain, Qing Dynasty ceramics or Oriental decorative arts. Equally attractive displayed together on a mantelpiece, cabinet or within a carefully curated interior.

fig 4. A pair of antique green-glazed porcelain parrots perching atop textured, pierced rockwork bases.
fig 4. Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Green-glazed Porcelain Parrots – 19th Century

Condition

Both figures are in excellent, completely undamaged and unrestored condition, with no cracks, chips or repairs.

Dimensions (approximate)

• Height: 20.5 cm (8 inches)

• Length: 13.5 cm (5¼ inches)

fig 5. A pair of antique green-glazed porcelain parrots perching atop textured, pierced rockwork bases.
fig 5. Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Green-glazed Porcelain Parrots – 19th Century

Price

£495.00 for the pair

The price includes secure shipping to any UK mainland destination.

An appealing opportunity to acquire a decorative pair of antique Chinese Qing Dynasty green-glazed porcelain parrots, combining fine modelling, beautiful glaze and traditional Chinese symbolism.

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated these Chinese Green Glazed Parrots to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244890
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA1668
Oliver Sargent Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in vintage military watches & clocks and antique oriental ceramics & works of art

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  • ObjectDecorative Figurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialGlazed Porcelain, Ceramic
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsPerched parrots, Pierced rockwork base, Monochrome green glaze

Green-glazed porcelain figures, particularly depicting birds and animals, gained wide popularity during the Qing Dynasty. Often produced for domestic decoration as well as export, these figures utilised lead-based glazes applied over biscuit-fired porcelain bodies.

They were typically moulded from high-fired porcelain clay, featuring pierced rockwork bases designed to allow heat distribution during firing. The rich green tone was achieved using copper-oxide lead glazes applied in a secondary low-temperature firing.

Authentic period pieces display characteristic firing imperfections, flat unglazed foot rims showing white porcelain paste, and natural glaze crazing. Weight, hand-moulded contours, and open pierced bases are key physical markers.

A paired set of ceramic birds creates balanced symmetry when positioned on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or framed within bookshelf alcoves. Their bold green glaze complements both dark timber furniture and neutral minimalist palettes.

Dust gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth to clean delicate pierced areas. Avoid immersing lead-glazed ceramics in water or using harsh abrasive cleaners, as moisture can penetrate hairline glaze crazing.
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