Vintage Chinese Crackle Glaze Famille Rose "Peonies & Birds" Vase With Poem

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Dimensions: Height 14.5cm (5.71") x Body Diameter 14.5cm (5.71")
Material: Glazed Porcelain, Famille Rose Enamel
Style: Chinese, Chinoiserie, Traditional, Vintage

… Read more Dimensions: Height 14.5cm (5.71") x Body Diameter 14.5cm (5.71")
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, which provides a beautiful textured background. The main body is exquisitely painted in the Famille Rose palette with a magnificent, highly auspicious "Peonies and Birds" (花鸟) scene. It depicts two beautiful birds perched on a branch, surrounded by large, blooming pink and white peonies—the traditional Chinese symbol of wealth and honor. A butterfly flutters nearby. The reverse side features elegant black calligraphy reading "唯有牡丹真国色，花开时节动京城" (Only peonies are truly the national beauty, when they bloom, they move the entire capital), accompanied by a red artist seal.

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), a traditional reverence mark. 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