Width: 19cms
Height: 49cms
Depth: 19cms
Date: Late 19th Century
£POA - What does POA mean?
Product Code: KPCE20
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A charming pair of Famille Rose vases depicting carp attempting to leap out of turbulent water to reach overhanging Roses and Peonies. At the neck, pairs of birds admire the flowers and on the reverse, smaller fish are shown. Borders are decorated with geometric patterns and scrolls.
The vases stand 49cms on their hard wood stands and 46cms in height off them. They are in good condition apart from an honest chip to the rim of one of the vases. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for additional information, photographs or video.
Carp (Chinese)
Carp represent perseverance and strength in Chinese culture, their scales and barbels resemble that of the dragon an auspicious symbol in China.
Peony (Chinese)
The peony is one of the symbols of China, the name in Chinese translates to most beautiful and it is often used in important and religious ceremonies as it has connotations of royalty and honor.
Famille Rose
Famille Rose is a style of porcelain decoration that has a mainly pink palette.
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