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Chinese porcelain jardinière planter with matching saucer featuring hand-painted dragon and floral motifs

Chinese porcelain jardinière planter with matching saucer featuring hand-painted dragon and floral motifs

Selling Price

$500

History

This style of Chinese porcelain jardinière emerged during the late Qing Dynasty and continued into the early 20th century, reflecting traditional Chinese decorative arts. These planters were crafted for both domestic use and export markets, featuring auspicious symbols like dragons representing power and good fortune, combined with floral patterns symbolizing prosperity. The matching saucer and campana-style form demonstrate the influence of both Chinese tradition and Western neoclassical tastes during this period. Chinese porcelain planters are highly valued by collectors of Asian decorative arts, interior designers seeking authentic Chinoiserie pieces, and enthusiasts of traditional Chinese ceramics. These jardinieres appeal to those who appreciate hand-painted porcelain craftsmanship and the symbolic imagery of Chinese culture. The combination of functional design and artistic decoration makes them desirable for both display and practical use in creating elegant interior spaces with historical character.

Origin

China

Time period

Late 19th to Early 20th century