Hastening Designs Ceramics

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...

IMPORTANT CHINESE PEACOCKS 19th Century Pair of Chinese porcelain sculptures. polychrome decoration. Small flaws. Height: 82 cm. Good conditions.

This fine early 19th century Chinese powder blue glazed gilt overlay vase has a very beautiful and dynamic mottled glaze. The gilded overlay consists of designs of censors and vases ...

In this listing you will find a pair of stunning Chinese Famille Verte porcelain square-section vases. Famille Verte is a style of Chinese porcelain decoration that originated during...

A charming Chinese green glazed pottery censer or incense burner, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. Now suitable for use as a jardiniere or vase. The incense burner in glazed a deep green, in imitation of bronze models, and set on four tapered legs attached to a rectangular stand...

A fantastic pair of Chinese molded and glazed biscuit porcelain vases with leaping dragon fish or makara, late Qing dynasty, circa 1900. The vases of balu...

This richly decorated pair of porcelain vases exemplifies the ornate style of Chinese export wares from the late Qing dynasty, likely produced in the final quarter of the 19th centur...

Pair Of 19th Century Chinese Foo Dogs On Stands. Stunning large pair of antique Chinese beautifully hand decorated glazed ceramic foo dog...

Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Seated Ducks—20th Century Dimensions (Each Duck): 9” W x 6” H x 5” D This stunning pair of Chinese sancai-glazed ceramic ducks, made in the 20th century, showcases vibrant green, yellow, blue, and aubergine hues in the traditional sancai (three-color) glazing technique. Inspired by Tang dynasty ceramics, these vintage Chinese duck...

A Large Green Glazed Parrot, Late 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Crafted in the late 19th century, presents a captivating collection of finely...

A Chinese Sang de Boeuf Glaze Bowl, 19th Century Description: Sang de boeuf, meaning "ox blood" in French, is a distinctive deep red ceramic glaze that originated in China during th...

Fabulous Japanese Satsuma vases. Marked base Condition Overall condition perfect. Measure: 80mm height Period Meiji Periode (1867-1912).