122 - Pair of lidded vases, China, Qianlong period (1736–1795)

Pair of lidded vases, China, Qianlong period (1736–1795) Made of porcelain decorated with “Famille Rose” glazes, in a baluster shape resting on a flared foot and topped with their original lids featuring button-shaped handles. The body is adorned with pheasants moving among blooming peonies, magnolia branches, bamboo, and butterflies arranged on rocky mounds. The neck is accented by a wide frieze of medallions depicting various precious objects and auspicious symbols on a white background, as well as flowers and foliage on a pink background. The base is decorated with large polychrome palmette motifs. The lids feature the same decorative motifs, with medallions depicting precious objects, flowers, and foliage. The entire piece is executed in a color palette combining pink, green, yellow, blue, and iron red, characteristic of the works produced by the East India Company during the Qianlong reign. The neck is adorned with applied gilded bronze mounts. Dimensions: height 47 cm Condition: Neck slightly ground down to fit the mount. Wear, chipping, and small areas of missing enamel; a few chips on the edges of the lids; firing and enamel defects.