{"product_id":"a-large-chinese-famille-rose-vase-with-lion-mask-handles-19th-century","title":"A large Chinese famille rose vase with lion-mask handles — early 19th century","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis large porcelain vase is decorated in the famille rose palette with shaped reserves containing flowering peonies, birds and landscape scenes, all set against a rich powder-blue ground densely embellished with scrolling floral ornament. The shoulders are applied with a pair of moulded lion-mask handles suspending loose rings, a decorative feature frequently encountered on large display wares of the Qing period.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe contrast between the finely painted reserves and the elaborate ground decoration creates a striking visual effect, while the generous proportions of the vase reflect its intended role as an important decorative object. The colourful enamel decoration combines traditional auspicious motifs, including peonies symbolising prosperity and birds associated with harmony and happiness.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eFormerly in the collection of the Sabah Museum, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Accompanied by the original export licence issued by the Sabah Museum on 18 May 1982 for export to the United Kingdom. Subsequently acquired by a British private collector and preserved in a private collection thereafter.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeight -  49 cm \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight -  13,2 kg\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"DE BATAVIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58434660958592,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/7193\/1776\/files\/20260222_144254_1_329171f6-6ed4-4e49-81b8-8148f7c3c3f1.jpg?v=1783889685","url":"https:\/\/www.debatavia.eu\/products\/a-large-chinese-famille-rose-vase-with-lion-mask-handles-19th-century","provider":"DE BATAVIA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}