Pair of Mid 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Parrots on Rockwork Bases, Late Qing to Republic Period

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A charming pair of Chinese export porcelain parrots, each perched on a glazed brown rockwork base. They are hand painted … Read more A charming pair of Chinese export porcelain parrots, each perched on a glazed brown rockwork base. They are hand painted in famille rose-style enamels, with every feather outlined in fine black line. The hollow-molded birds stand on a pierced rockwork base. The underside has a pale celadon glaze, a large vent hole, and an iron-red seal mark in a square. The unglazed foot rim shows the natural wear and patina of age.
This pair is attributed to the late Qing to Republic period, circa 1850-1930, based on the construction, glaze, and seal. They would look striking on a mantel, console, or bookcase, and they suit Chinoiserie, traditional, and eclectic interiors.
11"H X 4"W See less