Large Famille Rose Porcelain Vase Qing Dynasty Guangxu Period (1875–1908) China 19th Century

Polychrome Famille Rose porcelain baluster vase. Qing Dynasty, Guangxu period (1875–1908). Overglaze glazed porcelain, hand-painted decoration. Height: 36 cm - Diameter: 20cm.
This large baluster-shaped vase illustrates the refinement of Famille Rose (fencai) porcelain produced during the Qing Dynasty, and more particularly during the reign of Emperor Guangxu (1875–1908).

The surface is richly decorated with animated narrative scenes of figures moving through pavilions and gardens, testifying to the pictorial mastery of late 19th-century Chinese artisans. These compositions, framed by floral motifs and foliage scrolls, alternate with symbolic elements: peony flowers (prosperity), butterflies (joy and longevity), and fruits (abundance and fertility).

The color palette, dominated by pinks, greens, blues, and golds, illustrates the technical virtuosity of enamel decoration on white porcelain, characteristic of the production of Canton (Guangzhou), a major center of export ceramics at the time.
This vase demonstrates the growing influence of foreign commissions on Chinese decorative arts of the late imperial period, while retaining the delicacy and symbolism specific to the literary traditions of classical China.

Condition: Very good.
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