Vintage Iron Red Porcelain Garlic-Head Vase With Landscape and Calligraphy

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This exquisite vintage porcelain vase features a classic garlic-head (bulbous) neck and a broad, tapering body. The piece is masterfully … Read more This exquisite vintage porcelain vase features a classic garlic-head (bulbous) neck and a broad, tapering body. The piece is masterfully decorated using the grisaille and iron-red (yanhong) palette. The lower body is adorned with a continuous, finely detailed landscape scene painted entirely in shades of iron red, depicting misty mountains, gnarled pine trees, and traditional multi-tiered pavilions nestled among the rocks. The upper shoulder is covered with elegant black calligraphy, likely a poetic inscription. The garlic-head neck is a striking contrast, featuring a bright yellow ground decorated with vibrant Famille Rose floral scrollwork and pink bats. The neck is separated from the body by a band of stylized pink and turquoise lappets. The flat base is glazed white and bears a blue reign mark.

Dimensions:

Height: 37.5 cm (approx. 14.76 inches)

Belly Diameter: 27 cm (approx. 10.63 inches)

Maker's Mark:
The underside bears a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue, arranged in three columns. 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." See less