Armorial Vase, Yung Cheng Dynasty

By Hamishtear, 24 January, 2008
Description

A note we received with these stunning vases reads:' "Famille Rose" style of enamels w/rose pink dominant characterized by elegance of shape, softer colouring and feminine refinement. 

Coats of arms were made to order by the Chinese in 'hard paste porcelain before that technique was perfected in england in around 1781 (New Hall was 1st. to discover the formula). '

 

Lack of a 'reasonable' hall mark is puzzling. Very indistinct mark is impossible to photograph and seems primitive and child-like in execution - but is dentical on both vases. Could be a reporoduction? 

Category
China
Medium
China
Distinguishing marks
Mark is extremely hard to see or photograph. looks primitive and child-like: a steeple with a cross between two hills and random dots all about.
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
6.5" tall x 5" wide (including double handles)
Date Period
1723 - 1735
Weight
8 oz.
History
Given to us as a wedding gift in Scotland. Possibly a copy?
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Not Known
For Sale?
No

Anonymous (not verified)

16 years 10 months ago

I really can't help you without an image, like they say " A picture is worth a thousand words" Lovejoy
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Thank you - but please clarify - do refer to a photo of the vase itself (which I 'attempted' to send - or to a photo of the mark?

 

Hamish Tear 

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