Pair of Early19th Century Chinese Crackle Ware Vases

A 19th Century chinese blue and white jarn decorated with men on horseback / warriors. ( Chinese Porcelain Jar ) 16.5" H x 13" Diameter

Beautiful large Chinese enameled porcelain jardiniere with carved wooden stand. Jardiniere features a white background with four round medallions depicting country life scenes. Decor...

A pair of late 18th-early 19th century Chinese beautifully painted famille rose lidded jars. Very impressive with iron straps to secure and lock the lids. Jars are raised on 5" woode...

Large Chinese export famille rose plate, painted in famille rose enamels. In the center is a chrysanthemum and peony growing from a weathered rock.

a beautifully modeled glazed Chinese ceramic horse, in the Tang-style, golden brown body with buff mane, removable tail, and hooves with a green saddle and harness with yellow-gold o...

A pair of Chinese Export Rose Mandarin porcelain jars with lids as lamps. All four side have painted panels with people in landscapes on orange and gilt patterned background. A pair of gold lizards at the neck. Jars have been set on rectangular wooden bases, early 19th century, China With custom pleated and trimmed shades Measures: Base is 8.5" L x 7" W Chinese lidded jars...

This is a very large and stunning pair of late 19th century Chinese Pale Celadon Crackle Glazed Dragon and Flaming Pearl Vases. The well-sculpted dragons are applied to the body of t...

A pair of large ceramic Chinese crackle glaze baluster vases, commonly known as 'Nanjing' porcelain. Dating from the 19th century, these elegant polychrome enamelled vases...

A very good quality pair of mid-19th century Chinese Canton / Rose medallion vases on stands. Each with a white ground, green foliate decoration with exotic bids, flowers and butterflies. Inset panted panels, handles either side of two men carrying...

Chinese vase with beautiful rich flame glaze, having foo dog ring handles on the shoulders, China, 19th century.

Pair of 19th century Chinese Export famille rose medallion porcelain vases. Colors include pink, blue and green on white background with gold trim. Striking pair of vases with bright...

Faux bamboo Chinese vases were a type of decorative art that emerged during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) in China. These porcelain vases were designed to mimic the appearance of bamboo, a plant highly regarded in Chinese culture for its resilience, elegance, and symbolism. Bamboo is associated with attributes such as flexibility, strength, and modesty, making it a popular motif in Chinese art. In the Qing Dynasty the color yellow held significant symbolism and represented imperial authority, power, and the emperor himself. Yellow was considered the most sacred and prestigious color in Chinese culture, and it had strong associations with the emperor's position as the Son of Heaven and the ruler of all under heaven. The marks at the bottom of the vases indicate that these were crafted more specifically during the Tongzhi period – an emperor who reigned from 1861 to 1875, which effectively lasted nthrough his adolescence and was largly overshadowed by the rule of his mother, Empress Dowager Cixi. Although he had little influence over state affairs, the events of his reign gave rise to what historians call the “Tongzhi Restoration”, an unsuccessful modernization program. The polychrome enamels representing on one vase a traditional Chinese kite...