Antique Pair of Early Export Chinoiserie Ceramic Monkey Vase/Candlestick Holders

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Incredible, Antique pair of early export Chinoiserie ceramic monkey vase/candlestick holders. They features a hand-painted brown monkeys seated on a … Read more Incredible, Antique pair of early export Chinoiserie ceramic monkey vase/candlestick holders. They features a hand-painted brown monkeys seated on a textured green base, hugging an elegant, faceted vase decorated with vibrant floral and botanical patterns. Traditionally modeled in mirror-image pairs to create a balanced display on a mantel, shelf, or tabletop. They serve as unique sculptural statement pieces, bud vases for small flora, or decorative candle holders.

Truly early / antique Chinese export porcelain pieces from the 18th or early 19th century are normally unmarked, as are these. Another age identifier is the variation in the brushwork, fine detail, and depth in the enamel colors. And finally, the anthropomorphic faces on these monkeys are only done by old hand artistry and not reproduced in later factory versions. True antique works to behold!

Age identified by the variation in brushwork, fine detail, and depth in the enamel colors (such as iron-red or famille rose palettes See less