Antique Late 19th Century Rose Mandarin Vase Hand-Painted With Geishas in the Forbidden City

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This antique Japanese-styled Famille Rose vase is hand painted in the traditional Rose Mandarin design which is typically indicated by … more This antique Japanese-styled Famille Rose vase is hand painted in the traditional Rose Mandarin design which is typically indicated by centralized scenes of people and scenes of flowers and gardens. This fish-tail-shaped vase has vibrant pastel colors in blue, pink, and yellow with a gilded edge on the flared rim and foo dog handles at the neck. This colorful vase was likely made before 1890 because it has no markings on the bottom. The piece is approximately 10" high, 5” across the top, and has 2 different panels. Panel 1 shows three geishas in the Imperial Palace while Panel 2 depicts four geishas in the gardens with Chengde Mountain in the background. Of special note is the beautiful peach motif on one side of the neck. This extraordinary piece will be the perfect addition to any Chinoiserie décor. less