Vintage Chinese Style (Chinoiserie) Porcelain Vase with Yellow Ground and Blue and White Floral Decor
Vibrant floral splendour with classic Asian character.
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An eye-catching cylindrical porcelain vase that truly commands attention and brightens the room with its sunny yellow background. The all-over decoration features an intricate pattern of winding stems, lobed leaves, and large, blooming flowers in classic blue and white. The strict, straight shape creates a very fine contrast to the bustling and detailed ornamentation. This type of decoration is often referred to as Famille Jaune (yellow family). An excellent interior decor piece for anyone seeking a powerful pop of color and a classic design motif.
The story of this object
Porcelain with a yellow background glaze, known internationally as yellow ground, has a long tradition in Chinese ceramics, where the color was historically strongly associated with the imperial house. During the 20th century, the style spread widely and the vibrant combination of a yellow base and blue-and-white decoration became immensely popular worldwide.
- Era
- Second half of the 20th century
- Material
- Porcelain
- Dimensions
- Height approx. 8.3 in (21 cm)
- Condition
- Very fine vintage condition, well preserved with a lovely luster in the glaze.