Chinese porcelain baluster vase, roosters, landscape, swans, flowers, 19th century
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A baluster-shaped vase in polychrome Chinese porcelain, decorated with roosters and swans on the body, dating from the late Qing dynasty, 19th century. It features an elegant baluster shape with a bulbous body, flared base, and short, straight neck. Its richly painted decoration alternates between an intense black background and two large, white, polylobed medallions.
On one side, a large cartouche with a white background framed by a blue border illustrates a pastoral scene enlivened by two roosters with brown, black and white plumage. They stand on bluish rocks, surrounded by pink peonies and overhung by the leafy branches of a tree.
On the opposite side, a second medallion of identical shape reveals a peaceful aquatic scene featuring two white swans swimming on a pond. The landscape is embellished with pink lotus leaves and flowers, a drooping weeping willow, and two birds in flight.
Between these decorations, the glossy black background is entirely covered with a profusion of polychrome flowers (chrysanthemums, peonies, lotus) and delicate foliage.
This vase is in good condition and of superb quality. The richness of its decoration makes it a very beautiful decorative object. Note that the shape of the neck suggests that this vase was originally designed as a covered pot (the lid is missing).
Note: some enamel defects, chip on the neck, slight wear from age, see photos.