Dimensions: CHINESE GREEN BOTTOM FAMILLE ROSE VASE WITH DOUBLE BEAST HANDLE
23 cm L x16 cm W x 44 cm H
Chinese green bottom famille rose pocelain vase with double beast handle .Made in The Year of Qianlong Reign Period of The Great Qing Dynasty.This vase has a short neck, a broad slanted shoulder, an inward abdomen, and a flaring high-foot. From the top to the bottom, and interior of foot, it is covered with green glaze. The body of the vase features famille rose flowers while the centre of the abdomen has landscape motif. It is an rare and precious genre with fresh and brilliant color. On the two sides are symmetrical handles (called ears). The vase has been preserved completely, became immortals and has high values of art collection.
PROVENANCE:
From The Estate of?Joseph E. Bennell (1927-July 7, 2019) Cuyahoga Falls, OH. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, served in World War II, returned home, and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University. He went on to receive a Master's in Education from Ohio State University (Go Buckeyes) and Indiana University. He married Carol A. Wilhite on November 23, 1952, who preceded him in death in 1988, after 36 beautiful years of marriage. After working at Kent State University for several years, he relocated his family to Springfield, Virginia, where he finished his career as the Audio Visual Coordinator for Southern Virginia Community College. He retired in 1988, and after the death of his wife, returned to Dover Delaware. He was very active in several churches and ministries over the years, including Delaware Bible Church and Centralia Presbyterian Church. Nothing made him happier than spending time with friends and sharing his wealth of knowledge and many stories of travel throughout the world and the time he spent in the service.