Vintage Hand-Painted Asian-Inspired Ceramic Vase With Relief Motifs and Marked Base

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This heavily decorated, hand-painted ceramic vase features a squared baluster form with a wide flared rim and double dragon-form handles, … Read more This heavily decorated, hand-painted ceramic vase features a squared baluster form with a wide flared rim and double dragon-form handles, evoking a late 19th to early 20th-century East Asian export aesthetic. The body is richly adorned with raised and incised floral motifs, including peonies, grapes, and an urn centerpiece, with stylized birds rendered in a vibrant palette of teal, violet, gold, and ochre. The glaze shows age-appropriate wear and a dense web of surface crazing consistent with antique ceramic firing techniques. The base reveals an incised red mark, likely a Chinese apocryphal seal, partially obscured by firing residue and modern felt pads. The interior and foot show embedded kiln grit and signs of age. A drilled hole at the base suggests later adaptation as a lamp. Overall, this piece offers layered decorative detail and a strong silhouette suited for display in both traditional and eclectic interiors. See less