Chinese Porcelain Vases with Scholar and Bird Motifs

Two Chinese porcelain vases, probably Republic period, early…
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Two Chinese porcelain vases, probably Republic period, early 20th century, a rectangular waisted vase decorated in enamel colours upon a blush pink ground with scholar and official figures, accompanied by moral verses advocating the benefits of learning in the quest to secure a good position, with seal mark underside; the other a double gourd vase with underglaze blue birds in a floral landscape. Heights 10.5 cm and 13.5 cm

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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.

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