Vintage Turquoise Ground Famille Rose Porcelain Vase With Ribbon and Floral Motif

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This vibrant vintage porcelain vase features a classic, elegantly curved baluster form with a wide, scalloped, and flared rim. The … Read more This vibrant vintage porcelain vase features a classic, elegantly curved baluster form with a wide, scalloped, and flared rim. The piece is decorated in a striking Famille Rose palette against a bright turquoise ground. The lower body is intricately painted with scrolling floral vines and blossoms in shades of pink, yellow, and orange. The most prominent feature is a large, sculpted pink ribbon tied in a bow around the waist of the vase, decorated with delicate cloud-like patterns. The interior of the vase and the base are glazed in a matching turquoise color, while the foot ring and the very bottom edge are finished with a contrasting brown wash.

Dimensions:

Height: 31 cm (approx. 12.20 inches)

Belly Diameter: 19 cm (approx. 7.48 inches)

Maker's Mark:
The underside bears a six-character seal mark in iron-red, enclosed within a square. The characters read "大清乾隆年製" (Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi), which translates to "Made in the Qianlong Period of the Great Qing." Note: As is common with vintage decorative pieces, this mark is likely apocryphal and serves as a tribute to the classic imperial style. See less