Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Vases with Ancient Censers, c. 1900

Unusual for the petite size, this pair of vases is a beautiful example of famille rose enamelware, also known as fencai ware, meaning "powdery color." Manufactured in the Qing court’s imperial workshops, this technique of overglazing porcelain with enamel gets its name from the white, opaque enamels used to create color gradients and a soft, pastel effect. Each vase depicts a meeting of Shoulao, the God of Longevity...

Beautifully commemorated on this pair of baluster jars, censers have been used for thousands of years as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plant...

During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of opaque overglaze enamels that favored roses and pinks, famille rose porcelain ware was crafted with the same technical virtuosity as imperial porcelain but designed for Western tastes. These rouleau-shaped vases date to the early 20th century and beautifully showcase the intricate decoration characteristic of famille rose ware. Also known as bangchuping (纹棒槌瓶), or 'grain mallet vase', rouleau vases...

During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...

Depicting phoenix birds in flight.

Pair of porcelain Famille Verte Chinese vases made in the Late 19th century. They depict botanical hand painted details and shapes, as well as beautiful animals surrounding the scene...

A pair of Chinese famille verte porcelain vases 19th century Of rouleau form, painted with reserves of flower baskets. Height 9.75...

Pair of porcelain Famille Verte vases, made in China in the 1900's. Each vase is a canvas of intricate and traditional Chinese depictions. The Famille Verte style, characterized by i...