Overview
A classic example of Chinese export porcelain featuring the 'Rose Medallion' pattern, characterized by alternating panels of domestic court scenes and botanical motifs.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Rose Medallion Export Porcelain Vase, c. 1880-1910
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Story
The port of Canton was the only gateway through which these vibrant treasures could reach the Western world for decades, fueling a Victorian obsession with 'Orientalism.' Each panel serves as a window: one side depicts the 'Bird and Flower' tradition…
Maker / Origin
These pieces were a collaborative effort; white porcelain 'blanks' were fired in the imperial kilns of Jingdezhen and then transported to specialized painting workshops in Canton.
Condition & Value
The vase has a large hole drilled through the center of the base, which is a permanent structural alteration. While Rose Medallion is a staple of the antiques market, the drilled hole in the base for a lamp conversion and the visible rim chips significantly lower the value for…
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