Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase, Famille Noire Style with Lotus Decor
Vibrant enamel decoration against a dramatic black ground
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A beautiful porcelain ginger jar or ovoid vase with rich polychrome enamel decoration. The vase is crafted in the classic Famille Noire style, where a deep black ground contrasts with vivid motifs of pink lotus flowers, large green lotus leaves, a white crane, and insects. A decorative ruyi border runs around the rim, while the base is adorned with a geometric pattern beneath stylized water waves. An eye-catching interior piece with a strong presence. The lid is missing, but is not needed if used as a vase.
The story of this object
Famille Noire (black family) is a term coined in Europe for Chinese porcelain dominated by a black enamel background. The style originally emerged during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor (1662–1722). During the second half of the 20th century, the technique was frequently revived for high-quality export ceramics to the West, of which this vase is a typical and highly decorative example.
- Era
- Second half of the 20th century
- Material
- Porcelain
- Dimensions
- approx. 11.0 in (28 cm) high
- Condition
- Very fine vintage condition with no obvious chips or cracks. The underside shows normal age-related wear on the foot ring.
- Origin
- China