Fine Art & Paintings

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bottle Vase

$60.00

Description

Offered here is a lovely Chinese porcelain bottle vase in the tianqiu ping (celestial globe) form, decorated in the Famille Rose (fencai) palette. The globular body features a finely painted garden scene depicting a seated lady in a pink robe conversing with a young boy at a low table, surrounded by willow trees and garden railings. The elongated neck is decorated with a vibrant turquoise ground adorned with scrolling foliage and a large pink peony bloom, bordered by ruyi-head lappet bands in gilt and red. The piece stands approximately 8-10 inches tall based on proportions visible in the photo. The white porcelain body is clean with no visible chips, cracks, hairlines, or restoration under normal light. Colors remain vivid and the gilding is well-preserved. Likely a Republic Period or later production; buyer is encouraged to examine the base mark upon receipt for further attribution. Will be packed with extreme care using double-boxing and professional foam wrap to ensure safe international or domestic shipping. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing. Returns accepted. Please message with any questions.

Condition

Excellent

No visible chips, cracks, or repairs. Glaze appears intact and vibrant. Colors are bright and well-preserved. No crazing visible in photo.

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This charming pair of footed pressed glass salt cellars exemplifies the decorative tabletop artistry popular in American and European households during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The bold swag-and-tassel cut pattern around the bowl rim and the faceted pedestal base reflect the period's love of ornate, light-catching glassware at even the most intimate scale. Salt cellars of this style were standard fixtures on Victorian and Edwardian dining tables, presented alongside individual salt spoons for each diner — a tradition that speaks to an era of formal entertaining and meticulous table setting. The generous open-bowl form suggests these may have also served as individual nut or condiment dishes. The matched pair format is particularly desirable among collectors, making these an attractive find for anyone assembling a period table setting or building a pressed glass collection.

$55.00