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Imari style Chinese polychrome porcelain vase in polybea form, early 20th century
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Chinese Imari-style polychrome porcelain vase in polybea form, early 20th century, signed Wan Li Chang
A vase at the crossroads of East Asian cultures! A pleasant fusion inspired by Imari porcelain of the Meiji period, with its polychrome decoration on enameled porcelain, both Japanese with its blue and orange colors on a white background, and Sino-European with its fauna and flora decoration of small birds on flowering branches.
Created at the beginning of the 20th century, this vase with its distinctive organic "polybea" shape is signed Wan Li Chang, which translates as "Prosperity over ten thousand leagues": a poetic yet truthful formula that evokes travel and wealth, given that these porcelains were destined for export to wealthy European clients. Wan Li Chang's ceramics are renowned for their inspiration from Imari porcelain, incorporating its codes with the techniques of Chinese master ceramists.
Halfway between decorative vase and objet d'art, this vase has a sculptural presence of character: the two-part foot creates an elegant balance while underlining the Japanese richness of the finely hand-executed design with a warm palette of colors, which is sure to catch the eye, and inhibit conversation, as this vase is the materialization of the crossroads of Chinese, Japanese and European cultures.
Don't wait any longer, and treat yourself to a vase with strong aesthetic power! Fast & careful delivery in France, Europe & Worldwide.
Dimensions :
→ total height x width x depth: 30 x 25 x 12 cm
→ neck width x depth : 12 x 3 cm
→ width x depth of base : 17 x 9 cm
→ Weight: 2.1 kg
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ConditionExcellentColorsGreen, Gold, Red, Multi Color, Orange, Creme, YellowMaterialPorcelain, CeramicNumber of items1Height30 cmWidth25 cmDepth12 cm
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La Ferté-Saint-Aubin, FranceOn Whoppah since April 2025 • 1 sale