A Chinese famille-rose 'butterfly' vase, Guangxu six-character…
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A Chinese famille-rose 'butterfly' vase, Guangxu six-character iron-red mark, late Qing to Republic period, 39 cm high. Provenance: NSW Private Collection, purchased in 1989 in Hong Kong, Exhibitions and Publications: 'Innovation and Continuity: 20th century Chinese Ceramics', Asian Arts Institute of Australia, Sydney: 2012, Exhibition Number 4, Page 7, 1989

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  • Republic Period - The Chinese Republic period, also known as the Republic of China period, lasted from 1912 to 1949. It began with the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty in 1911 and the establishment of the Republic of China under Sun Yat-sen. During this period, the country underwent significant political, social, and economic changes, including the adoption of a new constitution, the expansion of civil liberties, and the modernization of the economy. However, the Republic of China period was also marked by political instability, with numerous warlords and factions vying for power and influence, and the country was eventually engulfed in a civil war between the Nationalists and the Communists. The Republic of China period came to an end in 1949, when the Communists emerged victorious and established the People's Republic of China, while the Nationalists retreated to Taiwan where they established a separate government.
  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.

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