Description
Antique Chinese Nanking Vase – History and Craftsmanship
Discover this monumental antique Chinese Nanking vase dating from around 1900, known for its characteristic craquelure and vibrant decorations. With a classic height of 30 cm, this handmade porcelain object makes an atmospheric centerpiece in any interior.
The Craftsmanship of the Chinese Warrior Vase
The paintwork on this antique Chinese Nanking vase shows a layered landscape scene with a battle. This kind of detailed depiction on a porcelain vase with warrior scene are inspired by epic stories such as the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, executed in green, pink and iron red. Around the neck and shoulder of this Chinese vase Qing dynasty feature reliefs with Chilong dragons and Fo dogs as handles, which ensured great popularity in European collections.
The Authentic Chinese Chenghua Mark and Patina
On the underside is an incised apocryphal Chenghua mark (成化年製), applied around 1900 as a quality mark on export porcelain. The glaze shows a weathered craquelure structure, which the Nankin porcelain vase en Nanking craquelé vase gives a tough character.
Wabi-Sabi Styling with a Chinese Vase with Warriors on Horseback
This piece fits into modern Japandi interiors and the Wabi-Sabi philosophy. This antique Asian vase works wonderfully as decoration or for dried bouquets. The vase is in lived-in antique condition with bright colors and an intact rim, where one small tail of a Foo dog handle is missing as a sign of its age. With this Chinese vase with Chenghua mark you are bringing history into your home.
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