Antique 19th Century Qing Chinese Green Crackle Glaze Porcelain & Ormolu Vase

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A charming antique Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain vase dating to the second half of the 19th century, distinguished by its … Read more A charming antique Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain vase dating to the second half of the 19th century, distinguished by its green crackle glaze and decorative ormolu mounts. The porcelain body is finished in an attractive green glaze with a fine crackled surface, creating subtle texture and tonal variation throughout. This characterful glaze is beautifully contrasted by the warm metallic tones of the ormolu mounts, giving the piece a particularly elegant European-Asian decorative character. The addition of ormolu reflects the longstanding European tradition of mounting prized Chinese porcelain with decorative metalwork, transforming ceramic vessels into luxurious objects intended for sophisticated interiors and collections. Standing approximately 18 cm high, the vase has an appealing compact scale, making it particularly suitable for display on a mantelpiece, cabinet, console or alongside a collection of Chinese porcelain and Asian decorative arts. Dating to circa 1850–1899, the porcelain is an antique Qing dynasty example and displays hand-painted and hand-worked characteristics. Presented in good antique condition with general age-related wear consistent with its period. An elegant and highly decorative 19th-century object combining Chinese crackle-glazed porcelain with the contrasting richness of ormolu-mounted decoration. Origin: China Dynasty: Qing Dynasty, 1644–1911 Date: Circa 1850–1899 Material: Green crackle-glazed porcelain, ormolu Overall Dimensions: Height: 18 cm Width: Approximately 10 cm Depth: Approximately 10 cm See less