Republic Period Eggshell Porcelain Vase with European Figures

• Eggshell Porcelain - Eggshell porcelain, as the name implies is porcelain with a very thin body, often white and translucent. It is most often seen in Chinese and Japanese ceramics, especially Japanese porcelain tea services.
• Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
• 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.

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• Chinese ceramics, dynasty mark or period
  • vases, Qianlong mark (1736-1795) 368
  • vases, Republic period (1912 - 1949) 432
• Chinese ceramics, item type
  • figurines 1,568
  • vases, egg shell porcelain 67