#6124 • Qing Dynasty Imperial Vase from Jingdezhen Kiln

Part of Royal Artifacts of Vietnam & Fine Jewelry (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

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Est. $500,000-$550,000 Qing Dynasty Imperial Floor Vase Commissioned by Nguyen Dynasty Emperor from Jingdezhen Kiln & Tang Ying (Has Qianlong Archaic Seal Mark) - This magnificent piece of imperial Vietnamese history is a porcelain palace vase commissioned by the Emperor from the Jingdezhen Kiln. The vase was fired under the supervision of famous superintendent Tang Yin, who oversaw the kiln for over two decades. Under his supervision, porcelain made in Jingdezhen reached an unprecedented level both in the 'styles of the ancients' and in innovation and techniques, which had far reaching influence on porcelain making both in China and abroad. This floor vase was truly the tour de force of the emperor who ordered it made, and has a stunning five-claw imperial dragon motif in red underglaze above a background of one hundred flowers. The auspicious motif of "one hundred flowers", was employed by the Emperor Vu Voung for the blessings extend over his entire empire. This luxurious design symbolizes a wish for the empire to last as long as flowers grow in the world. This monumental imperial piece truly belongs in a museum or with the most astute collector, as it is of the highest quality. The bottom of the vase is unglazed, and bears the Qianlong archaic seal mark. Measurements (approximate): 60"H x 25"W.