Large Decorative Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase
Asian Antiques & Decorative Arts

Large Decorative Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase

This is a large, floor-standing porcelain vase featuring the 'Rose Medallion' or 'Famille Rose' style common in Chinese decorative arts. The vase is constructed with a baluster-shaped body, a slender elongated neck, and a distinctive flared, scalloped (ruffled) rim at the top. The surface is densely decorated with hand-painted polychrome enamels. The upper portion and neck are adorned with a 'thousand flowers' (mille-fleur) motif, featuring a variety of colorful blossoms including peonies, chrysanthemums, and butterflies against a white ground. The lower bulbous body features a large cartel or medallion depicting a traditional interior scene with figures (scholars or courtly ladies) dressed in historical Chinese attire, surrounded by architectural elements like latticework windows. The color palette is dominated by various shades of pink, yellow, green, and blue, often outlined in fine black or gold pigment. While the specific maker's mark is not visible, the style is characteristic of late 20th-century export porcelain. The condition appears fair, with visible surface grime and cumulative dust in the crevices of the scalloped rim, suggesting it has been used as a functional decor piece. No major cracks are visible in the provided photo, though some minor enamel loss or surface scratches are typical for this age and size.

Estimated Value

$400 - $600

Basic Information

Category

Asian Antiques & Decorative Arts

Appraised On

January 22, 2026

Estimated Value

$400 - $600

Item Description

This is a large, floor-standing porcelain vase featuring the 'Rose Medallion' or 'Famille Rose' style common in Chinese decorative arts. The vase is constructed with a baluster-shaped body, a slender elongated neck, and a distinctive flared, scalloped (ruffled) rim at the top. The surface is densely decorated with hand-painted polychrome enamels. The upper portion and neck are adorned with a 'thousand flowers' (mille-fleur) motif, featuring a variety of colorful blossoms including peonies, chrysanthemums, and butterflies against a white ground. The lower bulbous body features a large cartel or medallion depicting a traditional interior scene with figures (scholars or courtly ladies) dressed in historical Chinese attire, surrounded by architectural elements like latticework windows. The color palette is dominated by various shades of pink, yellow, green, and blue, often outlined in fine black or gold pigment. While the specific maker's mark is not visible, the style is characteristic of late 20th-century export porcelain. The condition appears fair, with visible surface grime and cumulative dust in the crevices of the scalloped rim, suggesting it has been used as a functional decor piece. No major cracks are visible in the provided photo, though some minor enamel loss or surface scratches are typical for this age and size.

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