Chinoiserie Porcelain Vases, a Complementary Pair

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Pair of Hand-Painted Chinese Export Porcelain Vases – Mid-20th Century

A complementary pair of mid-20th century Chinese export porcelain vases.

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A complementary pair of mid-20th century Chinese export porcelain vases.

Hand-painted with vivid florals, birds in flight, and gold accents, these vases embody the artistry of mid-century export ware designed for Western markets.

• Era: 1950s–1980s
• Style: Hand-painted Chinese export porcelain
• Size: 8” & 14.5” Tall
• Condition: Excellent — vibrant brushwork, intact gilding, no visible wear

Sets of this size and quality are uncommon, offering symmetry and balance for mantels, consoles, or curated interiors.

Their hand-painted detail and mid-century export heritage make them versatile decorative accents with cultural resonance.

One vase is marked "JS" and “Made in China” on the bottom, with additional Chinese characters and the number “1-8,” suggesting a mid-to-late 20th-century origin. The second vase is marked, Mark: Zhongguo Zhi Zao - China Made. This manner of writing dates on the whole to the period of the Cultural Revolution, meaning from around the late 1960s and later. See less