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Chinese Famille Verte Covered jar PAIR #1140422

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Chinese Famille Verte Covered jar  PAIR  #1140422
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PAIR OF Famille Verte JARS WITH BRONZE ORNAMENTS, "The Green Family,? is the over-glaze enamel decoration , the colours are usually red, green, yellow, blue and black.
The palette takes its name from the variety of clear greens, which are characteristic of its style. The enamels are transparent and flows somewhat when fired. A technical characteristic of genuine famille verte is the "halo effect" or the iridescence on top of the glaze surrounding the enamels,( SEE PICTURE 4) . It is similar to oil on water and can be seen when the light falls on the glaze in a certain way.
The exterior of the jars is excellently glazed and decorated, while the interior is roughly made and thinly glazed in white. Two long-tailed golden pheasants are delicately represented , considering the complex iconography of the designs on the bulging body, these covered jars evidently once served a wedding celebration ,to name a few, the pomegranate is a symbol of fertility and of numerous progeny, and in this sense commonly appeared on betrothal gifts and the golden pheasants may signify the high official rank of the groom. Bronze footring and neckring complete this sophisticated wedding gift.
Quality pictures are available under request.
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#: 1446</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1820-50</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:China</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:10.25</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:8.25</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Chinese Famille Verte Covered jar PAIR </td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Famillie Verte</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:porcelain and bronze</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Overseas</td></tr>
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