Overview
A vibrant yellow-ground vessel featuring high-relief 'appliqué' decoration of a crane amidst a lush lotus pond.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Chinese Yellow-Ground Relief 'Lotus and Crane' Vase
Photo reference
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Story
The twilight of the Qing Dynasty saw a fascinating explosion of creativity as Chinese potters began blending traditional imperial colors with the highly textured, three-dimensional styles favored by global markets.
Maker / Origin
While the base bears a stamped seal mark mimicking the 18th-century Qianlong Emperor, this is an 'apocryphal' mark, a common practice among late 19th-century workshops to pay homage to the golden age…
Condition & Value
There is a prominent V-shaped chip on the top rim that has exposed the white ceramic body underneath. The value is driven by the desirable yellow ground and the quality of the relief work.
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