Pair Vintage Millefleurs 100 Flowers Miniature Porcelain Vases – Pair | Hand-Painted Floral Chinese Porcelain | 1950s–1970s

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Description

A beautiful pair of vintage miniature porcelain vases decorated in the exuberant Millefleurs, or “100 Flowers,” pattern. Each vase is … Read more A beautiful pair of vintage miniature porcelain vases decorated in the exuberant Millefleurs, or “100 Flowers,” pattern. Each vase is densely covered with colorful polychrome blossoms and foliage, finished with delicate gold detailing.

Millefleurs—French for “thousand flowers”—is a traditional Chinese decorative style known for its profusion of overlapping blooms. These petite mid-century examples date approximately to the 1950s–1970s and pack an incredible amount of color and detail into their small scale.

Perfect displayed together on a bookshelf, tucked into a collected china cabinet, or mixed into a colorful chinoiserie vignette.

DETAILS
• Set of 2 miniature porcelain vases
• Millefleurs / “100 Flowers” floral pattern
• Vibrant polychrome hand-painted decoration
• Delicate gold trim
• Estimated date: 1950s–1970s
• Each measures approximately 4.25” tall × 2” diameter

CONDITION
Very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks. There is some shelf wear around the undersides of the bases, consistent with age and display. One vase has a spot or two where a small amount of the hand-painted surface decoration has rubbed away. Please review photos closely for condition and details. See less