Very Fine Qianlong DouCai Begonia-shaped vase. Large bulbous vessel rising into a feminine neck, and floral-shaped opening. DouCai means “colors which fit together" and can be seen by the harmoniously painted floral design covering the bowls outer surface. The artistry is a combination of underglaze cobalt blue outlines and enamels added on top of the fired glaze, within the outlines. This glazing technique was invented during the Ming, Xuande period but are mostly related to the Ming, Chenghua rule from (1465-87). The blue elements of the design were painted under the glaze. The focal point is a large colorful bloom bursting forth with life. Elaborate organic patterns adorn the entire vase giving this piece a lively quality. Fu-bat are interspersed throughout the patterns. Fu can be translated to mean bat, prosperity, good fortune, and can even delineate happiness. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous craftsman.


Mark on base, a six underglaze blue seal script -ZhuanShu- characters reign mark, Made in The Years of QianLong Reign Period of Great Qing.

Dimensions:13-1/4" H x 6-3/4" Dia.

Over all in EXCELLENT Condition; With normal anomalies in nature, sign of minor scratch. No chip, No crack, No hairline, No repaired.

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