Vintage Chinese Crackle Glaze Famille Rose "Boys Playing" (Yingxi) Vase - 16.5cm

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Dimensions: Height 16.5cm (6.50") x Body Diameter 14.5cm (5.71") x Mouth Diameter 6cm (2.36")
Material: Glazed Porcelain, Famille Rose Enamel
… Read more Dimensions: Height 16.5cm (6.50") x Body Diameter 14.5cm (5.71") x Mouth Diameter 6cm (2.36")
Material: Glazed Porcelain, Famille Rose Enamel
Style: Chinese, Chinoiserie, Traditional, Vintage

Description:
Presenting a beautiful and elegantly proportioned vintage Chinese porcelain vase, crafted in the classic globular "Tianqiuping" shape with a small mouth and a wide, spherical body.

The vase is covered in a stunning, crackled "Ge-style" cream-white glaze. The main body is exquisitely painted in the Famille Rose palette with a lively and highly auspicious "Boys Playing" (婴戏图) scene. It depicts several adorable, plump children in colorful traditional robes playing joyfully in a garden setting, surrounded by a scholar's rock, pine branches, and auspicious objects. The reverse side features elegant black Chinese calligraphy reading "婴戏吉祥" (Auspicious Boys Playing), accompanied by red artist seals.

The base is glazed in white and bears a red seal mark reading "大清乾隆年制" (Made in the Great Qing Qianlong Period). The mouth rim is accented with a dark brown band.

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

This elegant piece makes a stunning focal point for a console table, bookshelf, or as a refined accent in any Asian-inspired or traditional interior. See less