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Pair of 19th Century Qing Dynasty Faux Bamboo Chinese Vases
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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 and on the other a large lotus flower vase with three candles, further heighten the symbolism of the vases. As the emperor ascended to the throne as a child. Art and symbols were often employed to convey loyalty and respect to the imperial authority. The presence of lotus flowers and candles in the painting may serve as a way to wish the emperor purity, enlightenment, and good fortune. The Tongzhi period was marked by political turmoil and internal unrest, during such times, symbolic depictions in art, including kites, could carry subtle political messages or serve as a means of expressing dissent or hope for change.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Diameter: 4.34 in (11 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Chinese Export (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Ixelles, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8924235546662
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