Qianlong Emperor 4-Character Imperial Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase w Arched Handle

Qianlong Emperor 4-character Imperial Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase w Arched Handle. A Chinese Yellow & Blue Glaze Porcelain Vase. This vase employs the classic imperial palette of cobalt blue and yellow, a color combination historically reserved for the Emperor and high-ranking officials in China. While bearing the four-character mark of the Qianlong Emperor, this piece is a later decorative production, most likely from the mid-20th century. Porcelain vase featuring underglaze blue decoration on a vibrant yellow ground, with an apocryphal Qianlong reign mark on the base. Circa 1940-70. These decorative vases were highly popular in the Chinoiserie markets globally, celebrating the aesthetic height of Qing dynasty imperial porcelain. Measures: 8.75”T x 5”W x 2.5”Depth Mouth opening: 5.5” x 2.5” Weight: 1.75 lbs.