Lot 094 A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE TURQUOISE-GROUND ‘MYTHICAL BEASTS’ VASES TONGZHI PERIOD (1862–1874) 清同治 绿地粉彩瑞兽花卉图双耳大瓶一对

Description

A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE TURQUOISE-GROUND ‘MYTHICAL BEASTS’ VASES
TONGZHI PERIOD (1862–1874)
清同治 绿地粉彩瑞兽花卉图双耳大瓶一对
ESTIMATE: $3,000 – $5,000
Description
This impressive pair of large porcelain vases is characterized by a vibrant turquoise-ground enamel and elaborate auspicious decorations. Each vase features a baluster body rising to a waisted neck and a foliate, flared rim. The necks are flanked by pairs of stylized lion-dog handles highlighted in pale enamels.
The primary decorative panels on the first vase depict various mythical beasts, including a phoenix with sweeping tail feathers and a qilin leaping over crashing waves, all amidst a garden of lush peonies. The second vase is decorated with the “Hundred Antiques” motif (bogu), featuring elegant scholar’s objects, floral vases, and incense burners. The background of both vessels is further enriched with swirling cloud motifs, floral sprays, and borders of geometric diaper patterns.
The bases of the vases feature unique red iron-red inscriptions in regular script: “Tongzhi Zhenyuan Jiangjun Fu Cang” (Stored in the Mansion of General Zhenyuan during the Tongzhi Reign) and “Tongzhi Yanshou Fu Cang寶” (Treasured in the Mansion of Yanshou during the Tongzhi Reign).
Dimensions
• Height: 58 cm and 57.8 cm (22.8 in and 22.7 in)
CONDITION REPORT
The pair is in overall good condition. The enamel colors remain vibrant and well-preserved across both vessels. There is minor expected surface wear and slight rubbing to the gilding on the handles and rims consistent with age. A few scattered firing imperfections, such as pinpricks and iron spots, are present in the glaze from the original manufacture. No significant chips, cracks, or professional restorations were observed under standard light.
Provenance
• From a Private Toronto Collection
清同治 绿地粉彩瑞兽花卉图双耳大瓶一对
描述
此对大瓶器形宏大，为清同治时期外销及府邸陈设瓷的典型代表。瓶身施以亮丽的绿松石釉为地，口沿呈花瓣状撇口，颈部装饰有一对生动的设色狮耳。
其中一只瓶身通景绘就凤穿牡丹及瑞兽麒麟图，麒麟于海浪之上腾跃，凤鸟展翅，寓意吉祥。另一只则绘“博古图”，内见各式古董花瓶、文房雅玩及案头供石，富有文人气息。整器装饰繁缛，色彩浓艳，空白处填以祥云及折枝花卉纹。
瓶底部书有矾红楷书款，分别为“同治镇远将军府藏”及“同治莚寿府藏宝”，显示出其特定的家族或府邸收藏背景。
技术规格
• 高度： 58 厘米 及 57.8 厘米
品相报告
整对大瓶品相良好。粉彩发色鲜艳，釉面光泽度佳。见与年代相符的轻微表面磨损，双耳及口沿处的金彩略有磨损痕迹。釉面存在少量自然形成的针孔及铁斑。常规检查下未见明显磕损、冲线或专业修复。
来源
• 来自多伦多私人珍藏