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A Monumental Pair of Cantonese Famille Rose ‘Butterfly’ Vases
$39,360.92per set
£28,800per set
€33,582.97per set
CA$54,295.44per set
A$59,390.28per set
CHF 31,270.60per set
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NOK 398,548.30per set
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About the Item
Qing Dynasty, China, 19th Century Height: 91.5 cm
An exceptional pair of large porcelain vases, exuberantly decorated in the famille rose palette with a profusion of butterflies—symbols of joy, abundance, and longevity in Qing iconography. The bodies are densely enameled with fluttering insects in vivid pinks, yellows, and greens, set against a scrolling floral ground. Each vase is surmounted by applied chilong dragons at the shoulders and flanked by facing Buddhist lion handles at the neck, sculpted in high relief and richly glazed.
These vases exemplify the opulence of 19th-century Cantonese export ware, combining monumental scale with intricate enamel work and auspicious symbolism. Their theatrical presence and sculptural embellishments suggest a commission for a celebratory or ceremonial context, likely destined for the Western market.
Provenance: Private European collection
Condition: Excellent; minor expected wear to enamels consistent with age
Note: Rare at this scale and with intact applied elements
- Dimensions:Height: 36.23 in (92 cm)Diameter: 13.78 in (35 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent; minor expected wear to enamels consistent with age.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10128248080232
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