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Large Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Chinese Cracked Glazed Vases
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Large Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Chinese Cracked Glazed Vases

19th century
Description

Large pair of antique Victorian quality Chinese cracked glazed vases decorated in wonderful red, blue, green, yellow, brown and white enamels depicting warring scenes small restoration on one of the vases as shown

Physical Dimensions
Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these Chinese Crackle Glaze Vases to the 1890s.

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SA1214397
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441
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Large pair of antique Victorian quality Chinese cracked glazed vases decorated in wonderful red, blue, green, yellow, brown and white enamels depicting warring scenes small restoration on one of the vases as shown
Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these Chinese Crackle Glaze Vases to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214397
Dealers Internal Ref
441
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A pair of tall 19th-century Chinese crackle glaze porcelain vases featuring hand-painted warrior scenes and dark bronzed relief handles.
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A pair of tall 19th-century Chinese crackle glaze porcelain vases featuring hand-painted warrior scenes and dark bronzed relief handles.
Large pair of antique Victorian quality Chinese cracked glazed vases
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A pair of tall 19th-century Chinese crackle glaze porcelain vases featuring hand-painted warrior scenes and dark bronzed relief handles.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Glaze
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsCrackle glaze, Warrior narrative scenes, Bronzed relief handles, Flared rim
  • SizeH 46.5 cm (18 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

This pair of large 1890 Qing Dynasty porcelain vases presents a cream crackle glaze decorated with hand-painted warrior narrative scenes in red, blue, green, yellow, brown, and white enamels. Each tall vessel incorporates a flared rim, dark bronzed relief handles, and decorative dark bands around the shoulders and lower bodies, with small restoration visible on one of the vases. The pieces stand 46.5 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 19 cm deep. Positioned upon a sideboard top within an English Country House interior, these decorative vases serve as striking decorative objects. They integrate naturally into traditional living spaces, dining rooms, or hallways, where their detailed enamel artwork and textured relief handles draw the eye. Maintenance involves careful dusting with a soft, dry cloth to preserve the delicate glazed surfaces and polychrome enamels.

Chinese crackle glaze vases, historically associated with Ge ware traditions and widely produced during the 19th century, feature a deliberate network of fine surface cracks within the glaze, often embellished with hand-painted polychrome enamel figures or historical battle scenes.

These ceramics are crafted from kaolin ceramic clay fired at high temperatures and coated with a specialised glaze formulated to contract faster than the porcelain body during cooling. This process creates controlled surface crazing, which is frequently emphasized with stained pigments alongside painted enamel decoration.

Authentic late Qing dynasty examples typically display intentional micro-crackle networks, applied bronzed relief mouldings around the collar or neck, polychrome enamel figures, and unglazed rim bases that show natural darkening or oxidation.

A pair of crackle glaze vases can be displayed symmetrically on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table to establish visual balance, serving as a focal point within traditional wood-furnished or contemporary neutral interior schemes.

Dust crackleware ceramics using a dry, soft-bristled brush or clean cloth to avoid snagging on relief mouldings. Liquid cleaners and soaking should be avoided, as moisture can penetrate the crackle glaze and discolour the underlying ceramic body.
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