Canton Porcelain Vases, China, Late 19th Century, Set of 2

Description

Pair of Canton Chinese Porcelain Vases, richly decorated with Picturesque Characters, Animals, Flowers and Foliage.
The decoration in polychrome enamels … more Pair of Canton Chinese Porcelain Vases, richly decorated with Picturesque Characters, Animals, Flowers and Foliage.
The decoration in polychrome enamels is typical of the Mandarin style of the late 19th Century.
Each Vase illustrates a scene of Life with Men and Women with smiling faces, surrounded by Birds, Butterflies and Flowers.
The whole is surrounded by a vivid, dense and luminous Vegetal Pattern.
At the neck, Handles in the shape of Guardian Lions called Dogs of Fô and on the shoulders of Chilongs or Chimeras, decorate each Vase.
With their very cheerful decoration and their Sculptures in relief heightened with fine Gold, these Cantonese Vases will charm you by the Poetry which emanates from them.

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Period : End of XIXth century

Excellent condition.

Dimensions :
Diameter : 10 cm
Height : 26 cm less