Mid-Century Chinese Famille Noire Baluster Vase With Koi & Lotus - 14"

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Mid-Century Chinese Famille Noire Baluster Vase with Koi & Lotus - 14"

Add a vibrant touch of Asian artistry to … Read more Mid-Century Chinese Famille Noire Baluster Vase with Koi & Lotus - 14"

Add a vibrant touch of Asian artistry to your interior with this striking Mid-Century Chinese Famille Noire porcelain vase. Standing 14 inches tall, this baluster-form vessel features a deep, high-gloss black ground that serves as a dramatic stage for a hand-painted aquatic scene. Detailed koi fish, mallard ducks, and lotus blossoms are rendered in a rich palette of iron-red, celadon green, and pink enamels. The vase is further distinguished by its molded lion-mask handles in a contrasting terracotta-red glaze. With its classic silhouette and auspicious symbolism of prosperity (koi) and purity (lotus), this vase is a quintessential piece of Chinoiserie decor, perfect for a mantel, entry console, or as part of a blue-and-white collection.

Dimensions: 8”W x 8”D x 14”H

Condition:
Overall Condition: Very good vintage condition consistent with age and light use.
Surface: The black glaze remains glossy; minor surface scuffs and "flea-bite" pits are present, which are characteristic of mid-century firing processes.
Decoration: Enamels are vibrant with no major loss. There is light, attractive wear to the iron-red pigment on the raised lion-head handles.
Integrity: No chips, cracks, or professional repairs noted.

A beautifully preserved and highly decorative example of the Famille Noire tradition, ready to bring storied elegance to a modern home. See less