California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 23, 2019  June 23, 2019

 Lot # 7161 
A FAMILLE ROSE 'FLOWERS' DOUBLE GOURD VASE    清 粉彩花卉紋葫蘆瓶


  • Dimension: Height: 12 in (30.5 cm) Diameter: 6 in (15.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $4500

The double gourd vase enamelled with leafy flowers in a garden setting. Qing Dynasty period.


葫蘆因其多籽長蔓,而於中國古代有子孫萬代之吉祥寓意。本件器物巧取葫蘆為形,尊貴秀雅,以白釉為底,采用粉彩裝飾雍容華麗,點綴各式花卉,簇繁麗,各盡其妍,種類之多,不勝分辨,使人仿佛置身百花叢中,目不暇接。其設計獨具匠心,花葉分布各有主次,婉轉舒展,頗見柔美之姿,其筆意精美絕倫,彩料妍亮,色彩搭配與轉換之妙又恐非言語可表。又裝點飛舞蝴蝶,仿佛嬉戲於花叢之中。底足胎質細膩,釉水肥厚,實為難得。