A large and impressive famille-rose 'Dragon and phoenix' vase…
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A large and impressive famille-rose 'Dragon and phoenix' vase Qing Dynasty, 19th century the tall ovoid body boldly painted in brightly coloured enamels with a pair of dragons pursuing a flaMing pearl on one side, and a pair of phoenix in flight on the other, all among branches of full-bloomed peonies, above a band of lappets and a floral scroll around the base, the shoulders with ribbed lug handles picked out in yellow, pink and turquoise set on a turquoise ground of shaped bird and flower vignettes, the yellow-ground cylindrical neck reserved with pairs of ribboned emblems below the broad everted mouth encircled with a green wan diaper border 86 cm high

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
  • Everted - An everted rim is an outwardly turning or flaring outwards rim, as seen the rims on jugs, vases, bowls and dishes.
  • Diaper Motif - The diaper motif is a repeating geometric pattern in decorative arts that consists of small diamond or lozenge shapes arranged in a grid. The pattern is often used as a background or border on textiles, ceramics, metalwork, and other decorative items. It can be found in a variety of cultures and historical periods, and is often used in formal or ornamental designs. The name "diaper" comes from the pattern's resemblance to the criss-crossed fabric of a baby's diaper.

  • 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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