Dimensions: Height 75 cm Wide 28 cm Depth 28 cm each
Weight 15,4 Kilograms
Of baluster form with a tall cylindrical neck rising from a gently spreading foot to a slightly flaring rim, each vase finely decorated in polychrome cloisonné enamels on a turquoise ground. The bodies are richly adorned with dense scrolling lotus tendrils enclosing alternating floral medallions, executed in shades of red, white, yellow, blue, and black. The shoulders are encircled by a band of stylised floral motifs beneath further ornamental borders, while the necks are decorated with circular cartouches and pendent lappet designs. The bases and rims mounted with metal, now showing a warm patina consistent with age.
The vivid turquoise ground and the intricate scrolling decoration reflect the high technical and artistic standards of Chinese cloisonné production during the Qing dynasty, drawing on long-established decorative traditions rooted in Ming prototypes yet refined in the 18th century.
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Sold for €1,219