π Item Details
- Category: Antiques > Asian Antiques > China > Vases
- Material: Fine Glazed Polychrome Porcelain
- Height: 12 inches (approx. 30.5 cm)
- Theme: The Legendary "Eight Horses of King Mu" (Mu Wang)
- Era: Vintage mid-to-late 20th Century (circa 1960sβ1980s)
- Markings: 4-Character Iron-Red Qianlong Reign Seal (Qianlong Nian Zhi) + Stamped "MADE IN CHINA" Export Mark
π Product Description
Up for your consideration is a stunning, highly detailed vintage 12-inch Chinese porcelain vase in the traditional Famille Rose / Polychrome style.
The main body of the vessel showcases a beautifully executed, hand-painted landscape featuring free-roaming horses feeding and running among old, gnarled trees and distant mountain ranges. This specific artwork honors the famous Chinese folklore of the "Eight Horses of King Mu," a historical theme traditionally symbolizing prosperity, speed, vital energy, and career success.
The neck, shoulder, and foot of the vase are framed by exceptionally intricate, hand-applied iron-red and orange geometric borders interlinked with classic floral ruyi-style scrolling patterns.
The base features an apocryphal four-character iron-red Qianlong Nian Zhi (δΉΎιεΉ΄θ£½) mark accompanied by a stamped "MADE IN CHINA" country-of-origin label in blue ink. This confirms the vase's provenance as a high-quality decorative export piece from the modern era. It is a fantastic, heavy statement piece perfect for Chinoiserie home decor, curio cabinets, or vintage Asian art collections.
π Condition Report
- Overall Status: Excellent vintage condition.
- Flaws: No chips, cracks, hairline fractures, crazing, or signs of restoration.
- Finish: The original overglaze enamels and gold-trimmed accents remain sharp, vibrant, and well-preserved.
- Please review all high-resolution listing photographs carefully, as they constitute a primary part of the item description.
π¦ Shipping & Handling Information
- Professional Packaging: This vase will be carefully wrapped and surrounded by dense packing materials inside a sturdy shipping box to ensure safe transit.
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