Chinese Famille Rose Moon Flask, 20th Century
Chinese Famille Rose Moon Flask
20th Century
A finely potted Chinese famille rose porcelain moon flask of compressed circular form, rising from an oval foot to a cylindrical neck flanked by a pair of molded gilt chilong dragon handles. Elegantly decorated on a rich yellow floral scroll ground, each side reserved with a large circular medallion depicting finely enameled bird and flower scene; one featuring a pair of red-crowned cranes beneath the flowering prunus and pine trees; the reverse painted with mandarin ducks in flight amid lotus reeds and other aquatic plants. The neck and body are further embellished with scrolling peony and foliage ornaments in vibrant famille rose enamels. The underside bears an apocryphal underglaze-blue six-character Qianlong seal mark. On a carved fitted hardwood base.
Height of the vase: 15 1/2 in. (40 cm).
Condition: Overall in good display condition. Minor expected surface wear and light rubbing to the gilt decoration consistent with age and handling. No significant losses, restorations.
Condition
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Chinese Famille Rose Moon Flask
20th Century
A finely potted Chinese famille rose porcelain moon flask of compressed circular form, rising from an oval foot to a cylindrical neck flanked by a pair of molded gilt chilong dragon handles. Elegantly decorated on a rich yellow floral scroll ground, each side reserved with a large circular medallion depicting finely enameled bird and flower scene; one featuring a pair of red-crowned cranes beneath the flowering prunus and pine trees; the reverse painted with mandarin ducks in flight amid lotus reeds and other aquatic plants. The neck and body are further embellished with scrolling peony and foliage ornaments in vibrant famille rose enamels. The underside bears an apocryphal underglaze-blue six-character Qianlong seal mark. On a carved fitted hardwood base.
Height of the vase: 15 1/2 in. (40 cm).
Condition: Overall in good display condition. Minor expected surface wear and light rubbing to the gilt decoration consistent with age and handling. No significant losses, restorations.
Condition
Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For a detailed condition report or to request additional images, please email the gallery directly at auctions@finesf.com. Condition report requests received after 5pm the day before the sale are not guaranteed. Shipping is not included. Please bid accordingly, as all sales are final, no returns are accepted on basis of condition.
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