A Large Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Gilt Foo Dog Handle Vases

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A Large Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Gilt Foo Dog Handle Vases. Each vase features finely painted scenes on cartouches. The decoration showcases figures engaged in daily life and courtly activities, all set within intricately detailed interiors, offering a window into the culture and society of China in the 19th century. The surrounding floral motifs are rendered in a rich palette of pinks, greens, and blues, complemented by ornate gilded handles in the form of foo dogs, adding a dramatic, three-dimensional effect to the vases. Each vase stands tall and boasts a broad, flared rim with an elegant curve that narrows towards the base. The fine enamelwork, is further enhanced by the use of gilt highlights detailing the intricate features and contrasting beautifully with the soft porcelain body. China, Circa: 1880

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