19th Century Chinese Export Canton Rose Mandarin Vase #3

Chinese export canton famille rose vase, mid-19th century.
 
Dimensions: Approximately 10”.
 
Decoration:  
The body is decorated with four panels surrounded by C scroll borders. Two show domestic scenes and have images of two birds and flowers.
 
The neck also has two panels surrounded by C scroll borders showing domestic scenes.
 
There are two gilt lion handles on the neck and the base of the neck is decorated with gilt chimera.
 
The base is unmarked.
 
For a discussion of Canton famille rose porcelain, see Feller, “Chinese Export Porcelain of the 19th Century: The Canton Famille Rose Porcelains”.
 
There is also a discussion in Chapters XIV and XV of Nadler, “China to Order”.
 
Condition: Some rubbing to gilding and enamels; otherwise in excellent condition consistent with age and usage.