Chinese Yellow Ground Famille Rose Enameled Dragon Vase. Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain vase on yellow ground with dense foliate design, imperial five toed dragon on body. With Qianlong mark on base.

Size: 14 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 21 in.

Famille rose porcelain, developed in China during the early 18th century under the Qing dynasty, is distinguished by its use of opaque overglaze enamels in soft pinks, reds, and a wide palette of pastel shades. The technique, introduced with Western influence through Jesuit missionaries, allowed for more subtle shading and delicate detailing than earlier enamel styles. Artisans used it to create elaborate designs of flowers, birds, courtly figures, and auspicious symbols, often with a painterly, almost luminous quality. Highly prized at the imperial court and exported in large quantities to Europe, famille rose pieces became a symbol of luxury and cross-cultural exchange. Their elegance and technical refinement mark them as one of the great achievements of Qing porcelain.

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