Circa 1780 China
A Pair of 18th Century Clobbered Porcelain Trumpet Vases
£1,450
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Height 8 1/2 inches (21.59 cm)
Width 4 1/2 inches (11.43 cm)
A fine pair of late 18th century porcelain trumpet vases with clobbered decoration throughout.
The practice of clobber ware originated in Holland, but was taken up by the rest of Europe soon after. It refers to Chinese blue and white porcelain that was manufactured in China to which, upon arrival in Europe, colourful enamels were added by so called ‘China Burners’, highlighting the features already present.
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (1736 – 1795)
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