19TH CENTURY CHINESE NANKING CRACKLE GLAZE WARRIOR VASE

A late 19th century Chinese porcelain vase decorated with a lively continuous battle scene of warriors and mounted figures.

The vase is painted in coloured enamels with numerous warriors on foot and horseback, carrying swords, spears and other weapons amongst a landscape setting.

The decoration is set against a characteristic overall crackle-glazed ground, with contrasting brown incised bands around the shoulder and foot. The neck is further decorated with a small floral border.

This type of polychrome crackle-glazed porcelain is commonly associated with the group known in the Western market as Nanking ware and was produced during the late Qing dynasty.

Date:

Late Qing dynasty, late 19th century.

Height:

Approx. 28.5 cm

Condition:

Very good antique condition.

No chips, cracks or hairlines noted.

There are minor firing imperfections and expected age-related surface wear consistent with its age.

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A good decorative late Qing Chinese crackle-glazed vase with a particularly lively warrior and battle scene.