Description: Antique Chinese Famille Noire Lidded Vessel Jar w Reign Mark Stamped 19th cent.Antique Chinese hand-painted overglaze enamel porcelain vessel or jar with matching lidReign mark stamp dates to reign of Empress Dowager Cixi during Qing Dynasty (1861-1908)Famille Noire, or black palette, refers to objects decorated with a black background and complimenting colors using polychrome overglaze enamel technique. Traditionally other colors include purples, white, yellows and greens. Famille noire porcelain became popular under the Empress Dowager Cixi and fueled by demand at the time from England and the U.S. The black color in this piece and others made around the same time was achieved by applying a green lead-based enamel over a dry black cobalt layer, resulting in a “glowing” appearance after firing. Measures approx. 10.5" X 8" Very good estate condition. Some staining and glaze imperfections. No nicks, chips or cracks. (See pics)
Price: 525 USD
Location: Woodstock, New York
End Time: 2025-01-26T18:20:17.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: China
Age: 1850-1899
