Guangxu Period, Qing Dynasty "Dayazhai" Style Purple-Ground Famille Rose Vase with Elephant Ring Handles

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Dimensions: Height: 35 cm (13.78 in); Mouth Diameter: 6.6 cm (2.60 in); 19th Century.Condition & Provenance: Overall well preserved. The glaze remains glossy, with vibrant famille rose enamels and an even rich purple ground. Minor wear to the gilt decoration is consistent with age. The rim, body, and elephant-head ring handles are intact, and the foot rim shows expected age-related wear with no visible cracks or restorations. Provenance: Private Collection, Texas, USA.Description: This elegant vase represents the celebrated Dayazhai style produced during the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty. It features a tall cylindrical neck, broad rounded shoulders, and finely modeled elephant-head ring handles. The exterior is covered in a rich purple ground and beautifully decorated in famille rose enamels with blooming peonies, magnolias, seasonal blossoms, and graceful birds, symbolizing prosperity, longevity, and auspicious fortune. The shoulder bears the inscription "Dayazhai" together with an imperial-style seal, while the base is inscribed in iron-red with the four-character mark "Yong Qing Chang Chun," a hallmark associated with late Qing imperial decorative porcelains. Combining refined craftsmanship, vibrant enameling, and elegant court aesthetics, this vase is an outstanding example of late Qing imperial-style decorative porcelain.

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