Chinese famille rose porcelain Tianqiuping bottle vase with warrior figures
Large Chinese famille rose porcelain bottle vase. Of tianqiuping form resembling a planet, this vase has a broad mouth, a straight neck, a round body, and a footless, flat base that is slightly countersunk. Decorated with polychrome enamelling to depict warriors on horseback in two opposing cartouches. The body is decorated with white lotus flowers against green ground scrolling foliage.
Made in China, 20th century.
2412 g
32 cm tall
21 cm across widest point
Excellent vintage condition. Some light surface scuffing to enamel.
Large Chinese famille rose porcelain bottle vase. Of tianqiuping form resembling a planet, this vase has a broad mouth, a straight neck, a round body, and a footless, flat base that is slightly countersunk. Decorated with polychrome enamelling to depict warriors on horseback in two opposing cartouches. The body is decorated with white lotus flowers against green ground scrolling foliage.
Made in China, 20th century.
2412 g
32 cm tall
21 cm across widest point
Excellent vintage condition. Some light surface scuffing to enamel.
Large Chinese famille rose porcelain bottle vase. Of tianqiuping form resembling a planet, this vase has a broad mouth, a straight neck, a round body, and a footless, flat base that is slightly countersunk. Decorated with polychrome enamelling to depict warriors on horseback in two opposing cartouches. The body is decorated with white lotus flowers against green ground scrolling foliage.
Made in China, 20th century.
2412 g
32 cm tall
21 cm across widest point
Excellent vintage condition. Some light surface scuffing to enamel.
The term tianqiuping, sometimes translated as 'celestial sphere vase', derives from the vase's form, which is characterized by a generously proportioned globular body surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck. During the Qianlong period (1736-96), when tianqiuping gained prominence, these vessels were produced in varying sizes.
