Porcelain with polychrome painting, highlighted with gold China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) Large bulbous jar on a flat, circular base rim Shoulder accented shape Enamelled with stunning decoration of the ‘The Eight Buddhist Emblems’ (bajixiang) and lotus blossoms between ornamental foliage on a pink underground Yellow-blue ruyi-border between the shoulder and neck Wide flared rim with meander border Jiaqing six-character mark in iron red on the rim Dimensions: c. 31.5 x 43 cm Good condition Condition: The vase is in good condition with only slight signs of age and use. Minimal gold and enamel wear as well as small manufacturing flaws are visible. The height measures 31.5 cm and the diameter is c. 43 cm. Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism The ‘Eight Auspicious Symbols’ (bajixiang 八吉祥) were introduced to China with Tibetan Buddhism during the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) and have been widely used in Chinese decorative arts. The symbols include the Wheel of the Dharma (lun 轮) symbolizing knowledge, the conch shell (luo 螺) symbolizing the thoughts of Buddha, the victory banner (san 傘) symbolizing the victorious battle of Buddha’s teaching over all hindrances, the parasol (gai 蓋) symbolizing protection and spiritual power, the lotus flower (hehua 荷花) symbolizing purity and enlightenment, the treasure vase (guan 罐) symbolizing inexhaustible treasure and wealth, the fish pair (yu 鱼) symbolizing conjugal happiness and freedom from restraint and the endless knot (panchang 盤長) as a symbol of harmony. Famille Rose 粉彩 The term Famille Rose describes a specific sort of Chinese porcelain from the 17th and 18th centuries. The name comes from the dominant pink and carmine color painting that is applied over the glaze. This type of porcelain is in China known as Yangcai 洋彩 ‘foreign color’. The painting of the Famille Rose used opaque enamel colors in contrast to the transparent colors of the Famille Verte. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Starting Bid : 1500