{"product_id":"pair-of-chinese-famille-rose-porcelain-vases-with-hardwood-stands-floral-enamels-seal-mark-20th-century-export-ware","title":"Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases with Hardwood Stands — Floral Enamels, Seal Mark, 20th Century Export Ware","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA handsome and decorative pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain vases, each mounted on its original fitted hardwood stand. Standing 13½ inches without the base and a full 15 inches with it, and measuring 7 inches at the widest point, these are substantial pieces with genuine presence on a shelf or console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach vase is painted in the classic famille rose palette — soft pinks, greens, white, and accents of blue and yellow — with an all-over design of peonies, chrysanthemums, prunus blossom, and leafy branches covering the body from shoulder to foot. The flared trumpet neck and moulded elephant-head handles in celadon green are characteristic of a well-established export form produced throughout the 20th century for Western and overseas Chinese markets. The decoration is confidently executed and the enamel colours remain bright and unfaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe base of each vase carries a red seal mark in iron-red enamel within a square border — a decorative reign mark in the traditional style, as was standard practice on quality export porcelain of this period. The unglazed footrim shows honest age and use consistent with mid-to-late 20th century production. Both vases are free of chips or cracks. The fitted hardwood stands are a nice original accompaniment and add considerably to the display quality of the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA versatile and attractive pair — equally at home in a traditional interior, a chinoiserie-influenced room, or as a focal point in a more eclectic setting. Priced as a pair with stands included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Cross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41578765254789,"sku":null,"price":299.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/4050\/3941\/files\/batch_IMG_8688.jpg?v=1775838000","url":"https:\/\/william-cross.com\/products\/pair-of-chinese-famille-rose-porcelain-vases-with-hardwood-stands-floral-enamels-seal-mark-20th-century-export-ware","provider":"William Cross","version":"1.0","type":"link"}