Mid-Century Italian Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Tulipiere Vase

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A distinctive mid-century Italian tulipiere or flower-frog vase, hand painted with an exuberant Chinoiserie garden scene. Rust-red blossoms, cobalt flowers, … Read more A distinctive mid-century Italian tulipiere or flower-frog vase, hand painted with an exuberant Chinoiserie garden scene. Rust-red blossoms, cobalt flowers, ochre branches and a green bird animate the white porcelain body, while fine blue borders give the generously proportioned rectangular form a crisp architectural finish.

The removable lid is fitted with nine individual openings, allowing flowers to be arranged stem by stem in a low, composed display. Particularly handsome with tulips, hellebores or loose garden roses, it would lend color and character to a dining table, garden-room console or English country mantel.

Dimensions: 11.25ʺ W × 8.25ʺ D × 8ʺ H
Materials: Hand-painted glazed porcelain
Origin: Italy
Style/Era: Italian Provincial, Chinoiserie, English Country and French Country; mid-20th century
Condition: Very good vintage condition, with minor surface variation consistent with age and hand-painted craftsmanship
Notable Features: Removable flower-frog lid with nine openings and polychrome garden decoration See less