Vintage Chinese Gilt Copper Enamel "Deer & Crane" Vase - 660g

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Dimensions: Height 23cm (9.06") x Diameter 10cm (3.94")
Total Weight: 660 grams (approx. 1.46 lbs)
Material: Copper body with Painted … Read more Dimensions: Height 23cm (9.06") x Diameter 10cm (3.94")
Total Weight: 660 grams (approx. 1.46 lbs)
Material: Copper body with Painted Enamel (Famille Rose style)
Style: Chinese, Chinoiserie, Traditional, Vintage

Description:
Presenting a breathtakingly beautiful and vividly colored vintage Chinese painted enamel vase (copper body). Crafted with the fine precision of traditional "Yangcai" (Foreign Colors) enameling, this piece features a classic elegant silhouette.

The neck is decorated with a vibrant imperial yellow ground, intricately painted with scrolling vines and a white cartouche featuring delicate flowers. The shoulder features a striking blue ruyi cloud border. The main body is painted on a crisp white ground with a poetic, highly auspicious scene titled "鹿鹤同春" (Deer and Crane in Spring). It depicts a beautiful spotted deer standing amongst blooming peonies and a gnarled pine tree, while a majestic purple crane flies above a serene landscape with distant mountains.

The base is finished in a rich, bright turquoise (Robin's Egg) enamel and bears a blue square seal reading "乾隆年制" (Made in the Qianlong Period), a traditional reverence mark.

Condition: Excellent condition. The enamel is vibrant and glossy with no visible chips, cracks, or repairs. The painted details are extremely crisp and well-preserved. Minor surface wear consistent with age and display. Please refer to all photos for exact condition.

This elegant and heavy piece makes a stunning statement for a console table, bookshelf, or as a focal point in an Asian-inspired or traditional interior. See less