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This striking Pair of Late 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Famille Noire Porcelain Umbrella Stands, also suitable as floor vases, showcases exceptional hand-painted artistry and the rich decorative traditions of Chinese export porcelain. Featuring dramatic battle scenes rendered in vibrant polychrome enamels against elegant black-ground borders, these impressive vessels offer remarkable visual impact and historical character.
Each cylindrical porcelain form is beautifully decorated with lively military processions, mounted warriors, banners, attendants, and landscape elements, all executed with extraordinary detail and skill. The scenes are framed by intricate geometric and floral borders, highlighting the sophistication of traditional Qing Dynasty decorative arts.
The rich Famille Noire palette incorporates vivid greens, yellows, blues, pinks, and iron-red tones, creating striking contrast against the dark background and adding exceptional depth and decorative appeal. Their substantial architectural form makes them ideal as umbrella stands, floor vases, decorative pedestals, or statement pieces for entryways, living spaces, libraries, or curated collections of Asian antiques.
The underside bears a traditional six-character Chinese mark reading "Great Qing Kangxi Year Made." While such marks often reference the Kangxi period (1662–1722), they were also frequently used on later Qing Dynasty pieces as honorary reign marks and stylistic tributes to earlier imperial porcelain traditions.
Rich in color, craftsmanship, and historical charm, this magnificent pair offers timeless elegance and outstanding display presence.
Dynasty:
Qing Dynasty
Circa:
Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century
Style:
Famille Noire
Dimensions (Each):
Height: 18 inches (45.7 cm)
Length: 8 inches (20.3 cm)
Depth: 8 inches (20.3 cm)
Pick-Up Location:
Flemington, New Jersey
Shipping Information:
We ship larger pieces with specialized transport couriers and smaller pieces with FedEx or USPS. We take great care in ensuring that all items are professionally packaged for safe transport.
Please contact us with any detailed questions, requests for additional photographs, measurements, or condition information. We are always happy to assist.
Condition Report:
Excellent antique condition overall. No chips, cracks, repairs, or structural damage observed. The porcelain remains beautifully preserved with vibrant colors and exceptionally detailed decoration throughout. Displays light age-related wear consistent with authenticity and period use. A superb and highly decorative pair of late Qing Dynasty Famille Noire porcelain vessels.
