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Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Censer, circa 1880

Offered by: Antique and Art Exchange

Description
This shallow porcelain censer features delicate hand-painted flowers in pink and purple tones set against a cream ground, with sweeping green foliage that wraps around the body. Small red loop handles punctuate the sides, adding both functional appeal and decorative balance to this refined vessel.

Circa 1880, this piece exemplifies the Famille Rose tradition, a Chinese porcelain style that emerged in the early eighteenth century and remained popular through the nineteenth century. The soft palette and naturalistic floral decoration are hallmarks of this celebrated decorative technique, which valued subtle chromatic gradations and refined brushwork.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Good overall condition.
Creation Date:	1880
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	30436
Incollect Reference #:	858564

Dimensions

W.	7.25 in;	H.	2.38 in;	D.	7.25 in;
W.	18.42 cm;	H.	6.05 cm;	D.	18.42 cm;

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