Chinese Qing Daoguang Shen De Tang mark carved famille rose Fu bats and clouds longevity Royal porcelain amphora vase. Potted in an ovoid lower body, vaunting upward to form a semi-angular vessel with a large tapered neck that eventually forms a trumpet-shaped opening, raised on a splayed foot base. Two archaic shaped handles flanked on the neck in ruby-red under-glazed. The main Body decorated with famille rose hand painting over delicate carving in reliefs of Fu-Bat borne amidst scrolling Ruyi clouds The immaculate porcelain body covered with a characteristic silky glaze, pooling on the base slightly veiling the mark. The composition is sophisticated and the decoration colors are simply a feast for the eye. Interspersed with Gilt ring on the upper mouth rim. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant finish that was applied by a meticulous glaze craftsman.
The under base bear a reign mark, a four red under-glazed script characters, Shen De Tang Made.
The word "bat" (Fu, Chinese: 蝠) in Chinese sounds identical to the word for "luck" (Fu, Chinese: 福), which is a pair of homophones implied linguistic symbolism the symbolic meaning of "bat" is commonly recognized as good fortune in Chinese culture and meaning the five blessings, is a concept that signify a grouping of certain good fortunes and luck in Chinese culture. And Ruyi means a wish for success without any obstacles , according to wishes, signifies good wishes for future prosperity, It is often used as a decorative motif in embroidery and hardwood lattices good fortune It may have come from the Buddhist tradition and came to symbolize wealth and power. Measurements: Height: 11 1/4" Diameter: 4 7/8"