Skip to main content
Items Similar to A Very Large and Unusual Pair of 18th Century Chinese Imari Pattern Wine Coolers
A Pair of Japanese Imari Beaker Vases, 19th Century
A Pair of Japanese Imari Beaker Vases, 19th Century
Pair of 19th Century Imari Vases
Pair of 19th Century Imari Vases
Pair of Chinese Export Imari Vases, ca. 1780
Pair of Chinese Export Imari Vases, ca. 1780
Late 19th Century Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Jardinières or Planters
Late 19th Century Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Jardinières or Planters
EARLY 19th CENTURY PAIR OF IMARI CUPS
EARLY 19th CENTURY PAIR OF IMARI CUPS
Pair Antique Imari Porcelain Fluted Design Vases, Circa 1880
Pair Antique Imari Porcelain Fluted Design Vases, Circa 1880
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12

A Very Large and Unusual Pair of 18th Century Chinese Imari Pattern Wine Coolers

$16,500per set
£12,649.34per set
€14,474.41per set
CA$23,318.22per set
A$25,345.98per set
CHF 13,568.11per set
MX$306,374.14per set
NOK 170,984.64per set
SEK 157,692.24per set
DKK 108,100.69per set

About the Item

A Very Large and Unusual Pair of 18th Century Chinese Imari Pattern Wine Coolers. Each of rounded cylindrical form with a slightly everted scalloped rim and a short, waisted foot. The bodies are fitted with applied gilt porcelain handles modeled in the form of double-shell, projecting horizontally from either side. The rims are bordered with a continuous geometric band in iron-red and gilt. The upper registers are decorated with a wide band of alternating red and blue panels, the red grounds filled with a dense network of gilt floral sprays, the blue sections containing stylized chrysanthemums and scrolling foliage picked out in white, iron-red, and gilt. Below, the main body panels feature large, symmetrical sprays of peony blooms with curling stems and broad leaves painted in a palette of cobalt blue, iron-red, and emerald green enamels. Smaller buds and floral details are interspersed among the principal flowers. The foot rims are encircled with a narrow iron-red scrolling border. The decoration follows the traditional Chinese Imari style, which combines underglaze cobalt blue with overglaze iron-red enamels and gilding, producing a strong contrast between the deep blue foliate forms and the red-and-gold floral areas. The execution of the Imari pattern on these coolers displays precise brushwork in the delineation of petals and leaves, as well as even application of gilding to highlight the blossoms, scrolls, and geometric borders. The handles, modeled separately and applied to the vessel, are covered in an iron-red glaze enriched with gilt, complementing the warm tones in the painted decoration. Wine coolers of this form were intended to be filled with ice or cold water to chill bottles placed inside. The large size of this pair would have allowed them to hold multiple bottles, making them functional for service at banquets or gatherings. The robust porcelain walls and broad rims provided durability and ease of handling, while the double-shell form handles offered a secure grip when lifting or moving the vessels. The combination of decorative complexity and practical construction demonstrates the high level of skill in porcelain production for export during this period, with the Imari palette appealing to European tastes of the 18th century. China, Circa: 1725
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Diameter: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Enameled,Gilt,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    1720-1729
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1725
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919546274712

More From This Seller

View All
Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vases with Dragon Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari vases with Dragon handles, Japanese Porcelain Studio Marks on Underside. Each is beautifully ...
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vases with Dragon Handles

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vases with Dragon Handles

$32,500 / set
A Very Rare Pair Chinese Kangxi Period Cloisonné Planters w/ Landscape Scene
Located in New York, NY
An Extremely Rare Pair of Chinese Kangxi Period Cloisonné Planters with Landscape Scene. These vessels are formed in deep bowl shapes with recessed, gilt-lined rims and short, slight...
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Very Rare Pair Chinese Kangxi Period Cloisonné Planters w/ Landscape Scene

A Very Rare Pair Chinese Kangxi Period Cloisonné Planters w/ Landscape Scene

$38,800 / set
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Mandarin Garniture Vases - Circa 1790
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Mandarin Garniture Vases - Circa 1790 Presenting a distinguished pair of porcelain Famille Rose Mandarin Garniture Vases with delightful gilt...
Category

Antique 18th Century Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Mandarin Garniture Vases - Circa 1790

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Mandarin Garniture Vases - Circa 1790

$12,600
Pair Chinese 19th C. Qing Dynasty, Cloisonne Multi-Cartouche Vases from Museum
Located in New York, NY
A Gorgeous Pair of Antique Chinese 19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Cloisonne Multi-Cartouche Blue Ground Gu Form Vases. These vases feature a surface detailed with birds, plants, and cl...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair Chinese 19th C. Qing Dynasty, Cloisonne Multi-Cartouche Vases from Museum

Pair Chinese 19th C. Qing Dynasty, Cloisonne Multi-Cartouche Vases from Museum

$25,800
A Large Pair of 19th Century Meji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
Matching Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases. 1880 Meiji period. Introducing an exquisite pair of Japanese Imari porcelain vases from the Meiji period, circa 1880. Standing tall at...
Category

Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Gold

A Large Pair of 19th Century Meji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases

A Large Pair of 19th Century Meji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases

$14,826
A Rare Pair Kangxi Period (18th C) Chinese Porcelain Wucai Decorated Wall Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Rare Pair of Kangxi Period (18th Century) Chinese Porcelain Wucai Decorated Wall Vases/Fountains. Of pear shape, brightly enam...
Category

Antique 1710s Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

A Rare Pair Kangxi Period (18th C) Chinese Porcelain Wucai Decorated Wall Vases

A Rare Pair Kangxi Period (18th C) Chinese Porcelain Wucai Decorated Wall Vases

$26,850

You May Also Like

A Pair of Japanese Imari Beaker Vases, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Japanese Imari Beaker Vases, 19th Century Provenance: Private Brisbane Collection. Description: Each decorated with alternating panels of garden pavilio...
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Japanese Imari Beaker Vases, 19th Century

A Pair of Japanese Imari Beaker Vases, 19th Century

$1,850 / set
Pair of 19th Century Imari Vases
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century Imari vases in an unusual cylindrical shape. Their are two cartouches on each vase depicting a bird in a garden....
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Imari Vases

Pair of 19th Century Imari Vases

$1,295 / set
Pair of Chinese Export Imari Vases, ca. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Chinese Export Imari vases, ca. 1780.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Export Imari Vases, ca. 1780

Pair of Chinese Export Imari Vases, ca. 1780

$1,585 / set
Late 19th Century Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Jardinières or Planters
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th-century pair of Japanese Imari jardinières or planters showcases the vibrant artistry characteristic of Imari ware. Crafted from porcelain, it features a harmonious blend of rich cobalt blue and fiery orange hues, enhanced by intricate floral patterns. The pair of large Imari jardinières...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Jardinières or Planters

Late 19th Century Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Jardinières or Planters

$7,800 / set
EARLY 19th CENTURY PAIR OF IMARI CUPS
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful pair of Imari porcelain cups with French lost-wax cast and gilded bronze mounts. The bronze mounts are rich and elegant, depicting plant shoots with handles surmounted by small birds, which give class and refinement. The Imari cups...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Bronze

EARLY 19th CENTURY PAIR OF IMARI CUPS

EARLY 19th CENTURY PAIR OF IMARI CUPS

$3,415 / set
Pair Antique Imari Porcelain Fluted Design Vases, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique Imari Porcelain fluted design vases, Circa 1880.
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Imari Porcelain Fluted Design Vases, Circa 1880

Pair Antique Imari Porcelain Fluted Design Vases, Circa 1880

$6,100 / set