Pair of Hand-Painted Turquoise Porcelain Qilin Vases With Figural Deer Handles – Jingdezhen – Sculptural Chinese Export Style

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This pair of hand-painted porcelain vases features the mythical Qilin — a guardian creature symbolizing peace and protection — against … Read more This pair of hand-painted porcelain vases features the mythical Qilin — a guardian creature symbolizing peace and protection — against a striking turquoise ground. Each vase includes figural deer handles glazed in red, extending from the neck in sculptural relief. Crafted in Jingdezhen, China, these vases merge symbolic imagery, architectural form, and traditional hand-painted detailing.

With mirrored Qilin motifs and matched proportions, the set offers strong visual balance and exceptional collector appeal.

Design Features:

* Matched pair of vases with hand-painted Qilin scenes
* Red-glazed figural deer head handles
* Turquoise ground with multicolor underglaze painting
* High-fired porcelain crafted in Jingdezhen

Styling Notes:
Place as flanking vases on a console, sideboard, or in a large built-in bookcase. The bold color and figural form bring visual weight and sculptural dimension to any chinoiserie, eclectic, or art-forward interior.

Historical Significance:
Qilin are protective mythological creatures associated with benevolence and imperial good fortune. Deer, also symbolic in Chinese art, represent long life and virtue. Together, they reflect layered iconography tied to peace, guardianship, and aesthetic refinement.

Dimensions (Each):
13" W × 9" D × 16" H

Additional Notes:
Sold as a pair. In stock and ready to ship from US. See less