Vintage Rose Medallion Vase

Details

Description

This is a richly detailed, vintage Chinese porcelain vase—likely in the style of Famille Rose or Rose Medallion, which flourished … Read more This is a richly detailed, vintage Chinese porcelain vase—likely in the style of Famille Rose or Rose Medallion, which flourished during the Qing Dynasty and remained popular into the 20th century.

Description:
• Shape: The vase has a classic baluster form with a slightly flared neck and rounded shoulders.
• Palette: A vivid combination of soft pastels—pink, yellow, mint, lavender, turquoise—layered over a white porcelain base. There’s also abundant use of gold detailing, especially around the borders and floral areas, adding a touch of opulence.
• Decoration:
• Floral & Faunal Motifs: The body is covered in lush floral bouquets with blooming peonies, chrysanthemums, and delicate leaves.
• Birds: Colorful birds in motion—possibly phoenixes or long-tailed songbirds—add life to the design, a common motif symbolizing peace, beauty, and nobility.
• Borders: The top features a decorative band with stylized greek key patterns, florals, and butterflies.
• Base: The unglazed bottom with wear and green felt pads suggests it’s vintage, possibly mid-20th century or earlier. The absence of a maker’s mark could point to export wares See less