Vase; China, Qing dynasty, Xuantong period, 1909-1912. Porcelain.... Lot 189

Vase; China, Qing dynasty, Xuantong period, 1909-1912.
Porcelain. Rose family.
It has a seal on the base.
Measurements: 65 x 37 cm.
Vase made in porcelain richly ornamented that follows due to the tonalities used, the models of the well-known Rose Family. The decorative elements are arranged on a background of uniform lime green tonality. The figure of a large phoenix, located in the globular body and the presence of bats in the neck area stand out. Due to the homophony of the Chinese word fu, meaning "bat", and fu, meaning "prosperity and good fortune", the bat has become a symbol of good luck, often in red, the color of joy. Five bats on a peach represent good luck and longevity related to the Five Blessings; of longevity, wealth, health, virtuosity and a peaceful ending. The symbolic value of the red color enhances the "good luck". It is worth mentioning that the shape of the piece follows the typical Chinese typology, known as "Bottle vase", characterized by the globular tank and the long cylindrical neck, generally ending in a flat mouth.
Under the Qing, inherited art forms flourished and innovations occurred at many levels and in many types. High levels of literacy, a successful publishing industry, thriving cities, and Confucian emphasis on cultivation nurtured a lively and creative set of cultural fields. By the late 19th century, the national artistic and cultural worlds had begun to reconcile with the cosmopolitan culture of the West and Japan. The decision to remain within the old forms or to welcome Western models was now a conscious choice rather than an unquestioning acceptance of tradition. Classically trained Confucian scholars.