Chinese Porcelain Vase Republic Fencai Enamel Artist Inscription Marked 20th C

£200.00

Inventory Code: INV4786

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Chinese Porcelain Vase Republic Fencai Enamel Artist Inscription Marked 20th C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4786

Object: Vase

Material: Porcelain

Origin: China

Period: Republic

Date: 20th century

Decoration: Hand painted famille rose (fencai) enamels with a cicada among trailing vine leaves and blossoms, with artist inscription and red seals

Mark: Red four-character seal mark to the base

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 8.0 in / 20.5 cm

Width: 3.0 in / 7.7 cm

CONDITION

FAIR (3/5) – A crack extends from the top rim through the shoulder and into the upper body. Light surface wear and minor firing or age-related marks. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A finely potted Chinese porcelain vase decorated in delicate fencai enamels on a white glazed ground.
The decoration features a detailed cicada perched among trailing vines with vivid pink heart-shaped leaves and blossoms.
The reverse bears a poetic artist inscription with red seal marks, complemented by a red seal mark to the base.
An attractive decorative example with traditional Republic-style painting and elegant proportions.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Porcelain decorated with insects and flowering vines reflects a long Chinese artistic tradition celebrating nature and seasonal themes.
Republic period and later works in this style remain popular for their refined hand-painted decoration, calligraphy, and decorative appeal.

NOTES

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