Description: Porcelain with enamel painting. China, in Qianlong era style, Qing dynasty
A pair of very decorative, stately vases in hu-form, executed in the style typical of the Qianlong period (up to 1795) with rich composition of various colorful blossoms against a yellow background. The larger blossoms are chrysanthemums (ju), peonies (mudan), camellia (shancha), plum (tao) as a symbol of longevity and some few small blossoms in between. Around the foot are stylized lotus leaf crowns with ruyi-heads and, around the mouth, rows of ruyi-symbols (long life). Two large stag (lu) heads – symbols of wealth and longevity – are mounted wearing their black antlers in place of the typical handles. Old consignment number from the art department of Dorotheum in Vienna, app. 1980/1985. Furthermore, an old collection number.
Dimensions: HEIGHT 32.5 CM
Condition: Very well preserved
Provenance: From an Austrian collection, acquired at the Dorotheum Venna around 1980-1985