Qing Dynasty Famille Rose 'Seven Boys' Vases - a Pair

Description

A Fine and Magnificent Qing Dynasty: FAMILLE ROSE 'SEVEN BOYS' VASES QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN IRON-RED. A Pair.

Provenance: … more A Fine and Magnificent Qing Dynasty: FAMILLE ROSE 'SEVEN BOYS' VASES QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN IRON-RED. A Pair.

Provenance:
Important private collection, France.
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. very good condition.
Dimensions: 14" x 7.5" x 3.5"
Materials and Techniques: Porcelain,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin: China


History:
Between 1661 and 1795, the Qing Empire was ruled by only three emperors, Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong. This long period of stability and prosperity resulted in a golden age for China. These emperors also supported Chinese arts and culture.
TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES: Porcelain: a strong, vitreous (glass-like) type of ceramic that is made from kaolin (a fine white clay rich in aluminum silicate). It is shaped and fired at 1250° – 1400°. It is hard, brittle, white, and translucent when held up to light.
Famille Rose: A European name meaning “the pink family” given to Chinese porcelain wares whose decoration is dominated by a rose-pink color. This enamel color was achieved by adding lead-based white pigment to colloidal gold. The Chinese term for this type of porcelain was pronounced yangcai (foreign colors).

Qing Dynasty Porcelain and Global Exchange Pre-Visit ... When visiting a relative or a fancy restaurant, perhaps you have dined on “fine china. ... Around the end of the 16th century, a Jurchin leader named Nurhaci (1559–1626) ... Famille Rose: A European name meaning “the pink family” given to Chinese porcelain ...

HISTORY: Around the end of the 16th century, a Jurchin leader named Nurhaci (1559–1626) brought together various nomadic groups who became known as the Manchus. His forces quickly conquered the area of present day Manchuria, and his heirs set their sights on China. In 1636 the Manchus chose the new name of Qing, meaning “pure,” to emphasize their intention to purify China by seizing power from the Ming dynasty. By 1683, Qing forces had conquered the remainder of China and established a dynasty that endured until 1911. less