Monumental 20” Chinese Famille Rose Vase- Quilling Mark And Imperial Style-Birds
A striking and richly enameled 20-inch tall Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, decorated in the imperial Qianlong court style with vibrant enamels and auspicious symbolism.
The main panels feature finely painted birds among blossoming peonies and flowering branches, rendered in delicate famille rose tones with excellent line control and shading. Surrounding the cartouches is a deep cobalt blue ground, intricately filled with scrolling lotus, ruyi-head cloud forms, and bats (fu symbol) — representing prosperity, longevity, and imperial blessing.
The lower border is decorated with stylized lappets in turquoise, lemon yellow, and emerald green, echoing designs used on 18th-century palace porcelains from the Jingdezhen kilns. The vase carries a six-character Qianlong seal mark in underglaze blue to the base, in accordance with traditional imperial presentation.
The piece displays strong vertical balance, even glaze application, and a palette that closely follows mid-Qing dynasty decorative standards, making it an exceptional display or collector's example.
Highlights
💠 Height: Approx. 20 inches tall (monumental presence)
💠 Decoration: Birds, peonies, bats, ruyi clouds — all auspicious imperial symbols
💠 Technique: Famille rose enamels over cobalt blue reserve
💠 Base: Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue
💠 Style: Imperial court design tradition, 1736-1795 style influence
💠 Source: Private estate collection / estate discovery
This vase displays excellent cabinet presence with strong colors and symmetry suitable for interior design, high-end Asian art collection, or gallery display.
Keywords🔎
Chinese porcelain
Qing dynasty style
Qianlong seal mark
Imperial style vase
Famille rose enamel
Cobalt blue reserve
Chinese export antique
Asian art collectors
Palace style decoration
Birds and flowers motif
Peony lotus bat design
Auspicious symbolism
Qianlong period style
Chinese decorative arts
Estate found vase
Collector investment piece
Hand painted porcelain
Chinese famille rose vase
Qianlong mark and period style
Jingdezhen kiln reproduction style